The number of centenarians in the UK in 2025 reached 16,400, almost twice the 8,700 recorded in 2005 and up 20.2% since 2015, according to new figures published by the ONS.

The number of centenarians in England and Wales - those aged 100 or more - has more than doubled since 2002, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.

There are some intriguing demographic changes coming down the road in terms of longevity which government policymakers - and Financial Planners - will have to take on board.

The number of centenarians in England and Wales (people aged 100 and over) increased 22% to 15,300 in 2024 compared to a decade earlier (2014: 12,600), according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.