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  1. Who are the oldest people in the world and where are they from?

    Apr 29, 2022 · The world’s oldest people are all women. Four of the top 10 were born in the United States, and two were born in Japan.

  2. Japan's ageing population: The implications for its economy

    Sep 28, 2023 · More than 1 in 10 people in Japan are now aged 80 or older, and the country consistently rates as having the world's oldest population. This is having a profound impact on …

  3. Want to live a long, healthy life? 6 secrets from Japan’s oldest people

    Sep 29, 2021 · As Japan reports a record number of centenarians, Dr Bradley Wilcox explains the secrets of some of the country’s oldest people: the Okinawans.

  4. Which countries have the oldest populations in the world? | World ...

    Feb 12, 2020 · By 2050, there will be 10 billion people on earth, compared to 7.7 billion today—and many of them will be living longer. As a result, the number of elderly people per …

  5. Longevity: How old will people live to this century? | World …

    Jul 6, 2021 · Nearly half a million people worldwide have lived past the age of 100, a number that has been on the rise for decades. The oldest living person, Jeanne Calment of France, was …

  6. The world's oldest populations - The World Economic Forum

    Feb 22, 2023 · The number of people aged 65 and older is expected to double over the next three decades, reaching 1.6 billion in 2050. Asia is leading this trend.

  7. Who was the oldest person in the New Testament? - Answers

    Feb 25, 2025 · The oldest person mentioned in the New Testament is likely Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, who is described as being "well advanced in years" when he received the …

  8. How many centenarians are there around the world? | World …

    Feb 17, 2021 · The U.S. has the highest absolute number of centenarians in the world with 97,000 living in the country. Japan comes second with 79,000 Japanese who are 100 years or …

  9. These are the world's oldest and youngest countries

    May 2, 2016 · Around 20% of people in Japan, Germany and Italy are aged 65 or over, making the populations of these three nations the world’s oldest.

  10. Old-growth forests and ancient trees: what you need to know

    Jun 17, 2025 · The world’s oldest forests are facing growing pressure from all sides. Their decline isn’t just an environmental concern – it carries serious consequences for people, climate …