title: The number of people living more than 100 years has reached a record high in England and Wales, according to official figures.
abstract: The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that there are now 9,000 centenarians, which is a 90-fold increase since 1911. Estimates indicate this will continue rising to 40,000 by 2031. The proportion of the population over 70 has been increasing steadily and is expected to continue rising.