In this province, there are more and more centenarians. The oldest resident is 109 years old.

The number of centenarians in Wielkopolska has increased from 214 to 344 over the past decade. Marlena Nowicka from ZUS highlights the steady rise in this demographic. Those celebrating their 100th birthday are eligible for a monthly honorarium of 6938.92 PLN, which is adjusted annually. Currently, 303 women and 41 men receive this benefit, with the oldest resident being a 109-year-old woman from Kalisz. To qualify for the honorarium, individuals must be Polish citizens, at least 100 years old, and have the right to a pension or retirement. Nationwide, 4,200 people receive this benefit, predominantly women, with the highest concentrations in Mazowieckie, Śląskie, Dolnośląskie, and Wielkopolska.