According to latest statistics, the count of centenarians in the UK has doubled from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
From 2004 and 2024, the figure of men aged 100 or over has tripled from 910 to 3,100. Over the same period, the number of female centenarians almost doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are excited to hear from centenarians, their loved ones or friends, about what it has been like to experience the past century’s transformative changes and changes.
Reflecting: Your Guidance
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