Rising number of centenarians pushes pensions adequacy into spotlight

29 July 2026

The number of centenarians in England and Wales has risen over the past year, raising concerns over the adequacy of retirement savings. New figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that an estimated 581,414 people aged 90 and over were living in England and Wales in 2025, including 15,172 centenarians. The centenarian population...