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Oldest living person

The current oldest living person record is 117 years, held by Ethel Caterham, set on October 6, 2026. Last checked October 9, 2026.

117

years

Ethel Caterham

Surrey, England, 2026

Holder
Ethel Caterham
Record
117 years
Exact figure
117 years, 46 days (as of October 6, 2026)
Location
Surrey, England
Date set
October 6, 2026
Last checked
October 9, 2026

Put it in perspective

Ethel Caterham lived through 117 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born1909
  2. Age 51914World War I begins
  3. Age 301939World War II begins
  4. Age 601969First people walk on the Moon
  5. Age 801989The Berlin Wall falls
  6. Age 1172026Sets the record: 117 years, 46 days (as of October 6, 2026)

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