Do You Know a UK Centenarian? We'd Love to Hear From You.
According to latest figures, the number of centenarians in the UK has doubled from 8,300 in 2004 to 16,600 in 2024.
From 2004 and 2024, the number of men aged 100 or over has tripled from 910 to 3,100. During the same period, the count of female individuals reaching 100 almost doubled from 7,400 to 13,600.
We are eager to listen to individuals who have reached 100, their loved ones or close ones, about what it has been like to bear witness to the past century’s transformative changes and developments.
Thinking Back: Your Wisdom
Thinking back over the years, what advice would you give to your younger self? What is your secret to a extended longevity? Let us know.
Contribute Your Journey
Tell your story of being a centenarian in the form below.
Please submit your experience if you are 18 or over, anonymously if you wish.
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Ways to Get in Touch
- Name
- Where do you live?
- Share some background (e.g., age and occupation) – Optional
- Tell your story of living to 100 – Please include as much detail as possible
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