How many people alive today are 100 years old or older?

Q: How many people alive today are 100 years old or older?

600,000 people (600,000). Around 600,000 — a number expected to hit 4 million by 2054. Source: UN

600,000

people

Around 600,000 — a number expected to hit 4 million by 2054.SOURCEUN

Scale check: 600,000 is roughly Wembley, full, plus a bit.

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