Did You Know?

• The U.S. has the highest absolute number of centenarians in the world with 97,000 living in the country, according to World Atlas. The number of centenarians worldwide is estimated to reach 834,000 by 2050.

• The majority of centenarians, 85%, are women. Scientists still don’t know why women outlive men on average.

• Studies show the oldest adults have qualities in common, including positivity, a strong work ethic and close bonds with family, religion and the countryside.

• There are more centenarians in the midwest and northeast than there are in the south and west, most likely due to access to better healthcare. This could also explain why those who live in larger cities are more likely to live to the age of 100 and over.