recursal/Fanatic-Fandom huggingface dataset:
Oldest people ever as of 2014

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2014, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2014

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • **2014** • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1978

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1978, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1978

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • **1978** • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1964

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1964, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1964

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • **1964** • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1981

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1981, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1981

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • **1981** • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest living people

This is a list of the **oldest living people** in the world. Only supercentenarians whose ages are officially validated are included.

The oldest living person in the world is Maria Branyas Morera of Spain, who is currently 116 years, 323 days old.

For a list of the oldest living people in the world whose ages are not yet validated, see here.
Oldest people ever as of 1992

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1992, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1992

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • **1992** • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever

This is a list of the **oldest validated people ever**. Unvalidated supercentenarian claimants are not included.

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1987

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1987, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1987

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • **1987** • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2003

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2003, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2003

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • **2003** • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1996

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1996, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1996

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • **1996** • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2007

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2007, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2007

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • **2007** • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1973

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1973, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1973

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • **1973** • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Ophelia Burks

## Validated

**Ophelia Burks** (25 October 1903 – 27 September 2018) was an American supercentenarian who is among the top 80 oldest humans ever recorded. She was the oldest living person in the United States at the time of her death. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

Burks was not recognized as the oldest living American during her lifetime. Her age was posthumously validated on 7 January 2020, but this was not announced until 18 March 2023.

## Biography

Ophelia Burks was born as Ophelia Williams on 25 October 1903 in Haughton, Louisiana.

Burks celebrated her 110th birthday on 25 October 2013.

Burks died on 27 September 2018 in Haughton, Louisiana, at the age of 114 years, 337 days.
Oldest people ever as of 2020

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2020, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2020

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • **2020** • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2019

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2019, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2019

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • **2019** • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1969

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1969, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1969

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • **1969** • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Narcissa Rickman

## Validated

**Narcissus "Narcissa" Elizabeth Jane Rickman** (13 September 1855 – 21 October 1968) was an American supercentenarian who was the world's oldest living person for over three years following the death of William Fullingim. Her age is validated by LongeviQuest (LQ).

## Biography

Narcissa Rickman was born as Narcissa Nicholson on 13 September 1855 in Rosman, North Carolina.

Rickman celebrated her 110th birthday on 13 September 1965.

Rickman died on 21 October 1968 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, at the age of 113 years, 38 days.
Oldest people ever as of 1980

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1980, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1980

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • **1980** • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1986

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1986, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1986

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • **1986** • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2009

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2009, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2009

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • **2009** • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1967

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1967, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1967

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • **1967** • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2017

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2017, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2017

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • **2017** • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2008

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2008, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2008

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • **2008** • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1983

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1983, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1983

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • **1983** • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1995

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1995, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1995

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • **1995** • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2016

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2016, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2016

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • **2016** • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1971

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1971, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1971

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • **1971** • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2001

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2001, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2001

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • **2001** • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1972

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1972, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1972

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • **1972** • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1982

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1982, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1982

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • **1982** • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Myrtle Dorsey

## Validated

**Myrtle Dorsey** (20 November 1885 – 25 June 2000) was an American supercentenarian who is among the top 100 oldest humans ever recorded. She was the second-oldest living person in the world, after Eva Morris, as well as the oldest living person in the United States at the time of her death. Her age is validated by LongeviQuest (LQ).

## Biography

Myrtle Dorsey was born as Myrtle Burkmier on 20 November 1885 in Putnam, Ohio.

Dorsey celebrated her 110th birthday on 20 November 1995.

Dorsey died on 25 June 2000 in Muskingum, Ohio, at the age of 114 years, 218 days.
Nabi Tajima

## Validated

**Nabi Tajima** (4 August 1900 – 21 April 2018) was a Japanese supercentenarian who is the 5th-oldest human ever recorded. At the time of her death, she was the oldest Japanese person ever recorded, though Kane Tanaka has since surpassed this record. Tajima was also the world’s oldest person from the death of Violet Brown until her own death. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Nabi Tajima was born on 4 August 1900 in Kikaijima, Kagoshima, Japan.

Tajima celebrated her 110th birthday on 4 August 2010.

Tajima died on 21 April 2018 in Kikaijima, Kagoshima, Japan, at the age of 117 years, 260 days.
Oldest people ever as of 1979

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1979, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1979

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • **1979** • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2005

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2005, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2005

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • **2005** • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1976

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1976, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1976

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • **1976** • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Mito Umeta

## Validated

**Mito Umeta** (14 May 1863 – 31 May 1975) was a Japanese supercentenarian who was the world's oldest living person from January 1974 to May 1975. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Mito Umeta was born on 14 May 1863 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.

Umeta celebrated her 110th birthday on 14 May 1973.

Umeta died on 31 May 1975 in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, at the age of 112 years, 17 days.
Oldest people ever as of 2021

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2021, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2021

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • **2021** • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1988

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1988, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1988

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • **1988** • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1999

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1999, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1999

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • **1999** • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1991

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1991, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1991

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • **1991** • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2000

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2000, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2000

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • **2000** • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2013

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2013, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2013

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • **2013** • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2018

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2018, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2018

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • **2018** • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 1984

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1984, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1984

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • **1984** • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest Americans born in the early 1900s

This is a list of the **oldest Americans born in the early 1900s**. The birth years of this list range from the year 1900 to the year 1909. Only American residents whose ages are officially validated are included.

The oldest American born in the early 1900s is Edie Ceccarelli of California, who is living at the age of 115 years, 343 days.
Oldest people ever as of 2006

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2006, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2006

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • **2006** • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest people ever as of 2024

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2024, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2024

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • **2024**
Oldest people ever as of 1994

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1994, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1994

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • **1994** • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Oldest living people (unvalidated)

This is a list of the **oldest unvalidated living people** in the world. Supercentenarian claimants whose ages are questionable or debunked are not included.

The ages of the supercentenarians listed below are likely to be true, but have not yet been validated by a validation organization such as the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) or LongeviQuest (LQ).

For the list of the oldest living people in the world whose ages have been officially validated, see here.

## Pending cases

The ages of the following supercentenarians are currently pending validation and have supporting documentation, but are not yet completely validated.
Oldest people ever as of 2002

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2002, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2002

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • **2002** • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Ramona Trinidad Iglesias Jordan

## Validated

**Ramona Trinidad Iglesias Jordan de Soler** (1 September 1889 – 29 May 2004) was a Puerto Rican supercentenarian who is among the top 90 oldest humans ever recorded. She is the second-oldest person in Puerto Rican history, after Emiliano Mercado del Toro. She was the world's oldest living person at the time of her death. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Ramona Trinidad Iglesias Jordan was born on 1 September 1889 in Utuado, Puerto Rico.

Iglesias Jordan celebrated her 110th birthday on 1 September 1999.

Iglesias Jordan died on 29 May 2004 in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, at the age of 114 years, 271 days.
Oldest people ever as of 1975

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 1975, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 1975

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • **1975** • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024
Shigeyo Nakachi

## Validated

**Shigeyo Nakachi** (1 February 1905 – 11 January 2021) was a Japanese supercentenarian who is the 30th-oldest human ever recorded. At the time of her death, she was the world's fifth-oldest living person, after Kane Tanaka, Lucile Randon, Francisca Celsa dos Santos, and Jeanne Bot, as well as the second-oldest living person in Japan, after Tanaka. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Shigeyo Nakachi was born as Shigeyo Hiraishi on 1 February 1905 in Saga Prefecture, Japan.

Nakachi celebrated her 110th birthday on 1 February 2015.

Nakachi died on 11 January 2021 in Saga City, Saga Prefecture, Japan, at the age of 115 years, 345 days.
Oldest people ever as of 2023

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2023, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2023

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • **2023** • 2024
Sarah Knauss

## Validated

**Sarah DeRemer Knauss** (24 September 1880 – 30 December 1999) was an American supercentenarian who is the third-oldest human ever recorded. She is the oldest American person ever and one of only three people to reach the age of 119, the others being Jeanne Calment and Kane Tanaka. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Sarah Knauss was born as Sarah Clark on 24 September 1880 in Hollywood, Pennsylvania.

Knauss celebrated her 110th birthday on 24 September 1990.

Knauss died on 30 December 1999 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, at the age of 119 years, 97 days.
Serafín Herrero Lázaro

Herrero Lázaro on his 100th birthday in 2013

## Unvalidated

**Serafín Herrero Lázaro** (28 December 1913 – 29 December 2023) was a Spanish supercentenarian who was the third-oldest known living man in Spain at the time of his death, after Luis Torras Martínez and Mateo Balbuena Iglesias. His age is currently unvalidated.

## Biography

Serafín Herrero Lázaro was born on 28 December 1913 in Sando de Santa Maria, Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain. He lived much of his life in Ciudad Rodrigo, a city in Salamanca near the Spain–Portugal border, before moving to the capital.

He married Inés García García, who died around 2007, and had three children. He worked for the Ministry of Public Works as a conservation manager.

At the time of his 100th birthday in 2013, he was said to be in very good health for his age, and was still able to go shopping and take bus rides on his own. He enjoyed drinking espressos and wine, and read the newspaper daily. He kept up-to-date on current affairs, including both politics and sports.

Serafín Herrero Lázaro died on 29 December 2023 in Salamanca, Spain, just one day after his 110th birthday.

## Recognition

On 22 January 2023, following the death of 109-year-old Jaume Solé Puig, he became the third-oldest known living man in Spain.

Aside from a news report from around the time of his 100th birthday in 2013, no known public reports about him exist, with his case first being made known to researchers with the publishing of his obituary.

## References

* Serafín Herrero Lázaro LongeviQuest
* 'Don Sera' celebra sus cien años de vida Santa Marta de Tormes, 26 January 2014
* Serafín Herrero Lázaro (1913–2023) The 110 Club, 30 December 2023
Mary McKinney

## Validated

**Mary Elizabeth "Mamie" McKinney** (30 May 1873 – 2 February 1987) was an American supercentenarian who was the world's oldest living person from October 1986 as the successor of Augusta Holtz until her own death a few months later. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Mary McKinney was born as Mary Wallace on 30 May 1873 in California.

McKinney celebrated her 110th birthday on 30 May 1983.

McKinney died on 2 February 1987 in Sacramento, California, at the age of 113 years, 248 days.
Shin Matsushita

## Validated

**Shin Matsushita** (30 March 1904 – 27 August 2019) was a Japanese supercentenarian who is among the top 50 oldest humans ever recorded. She was the world's third-oldest living person at the time of her death, after Kane Tanaka and Lucile Randon. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Shin Matsushita was born on 30 March 1904 in Miyagi, Japan.

Matsushita celebrated her 110th birthday on 30 March 2014.

Matsushita died on 27 August 2019 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, at the age of 115 years, 150 days.
Shimoe Akiyama

## Validated

**Shimoe Akiyama** (19 May 1903 – 29 January 2019) was a Japanese supercentenarian who is the 33rd-oldest human ever recorded. At the time of her death, she was the world's third-oldest living person, after Kane Tanaka and Maria Giuseppa Robucci, as well as the second-oldest living person in Japan, after Tanaka. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Shimoe Akiyama was born on 19 May 1903 in Japan.

Akiyama celebrated her 110th birthday on 19 May 2013.

Akiyama died on 29 January 2019 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, at the age of 115 years, 255 days.
Tane Matsubara

Matsubara on 14 October 2023, the day before her 114th birthday

## Validated

**Tane Matsubara** [Japanese: **松原タネ**] (15 October 1909 – 16 January 2024) was a Japanese supercentenarian who, at the time of her death, was the tenth-oldest living person in the world and the third-oldest living person in Japan, after Tomiko Itooka and Okagi Hayashi. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) and LongeviQuest (LQ).

## Biography

Tane Matsubara was born on 15 October 1909 in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Matsubara celebrated her 110th birthday on 15 October 2019.

Matsubara died on 16 January 2024 in Tomakomai, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, at the age of 114 years, 93 days.
Thelma Sutcliffe

## Validated

**Thelma Sutcliffe** (1 October 1906 – 17 January 2022) was an American supercentenarian who is among the top 60 oldest humans ever recorded. She succeeded Hester Ford as the oldest living person in the United States following Ford's death on 17 April 2021. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Thelma Sutcliffe was born as Thelma Liesche on 1 October 1906 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Sutcliffe celebrated her 110th birthday on 1 October 2016.

Sutcliffe died on 17 January 2022 in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 115 years, 108 days.
Sofía Rojas de Díaz

## Validated

**Sofía Rojas de Díaz** (13 August 1907 – 30 July 2022) was a Colombian supercentenarian who is among the top 80 oldest humans ever recorded. She is the oldest person in Colombian history and was the world's fifth-oldest living person at the time of her death. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Sofía Rojas de Díaz was born on 13 August 1907 in Suaita, Santander, Colombia.

Rojas de Díaz celebrated her 110th birthday on 13 August 2017.

Rojas de Díaz died on 30 July 2022 in Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia, at the age of 114 years, 351 days.
Tane Ikai

## Validated

**Tane Ikai** (18 January 1879 – 12 July 1995) was a Japanese supercentenarian who is the 19th-oldest human ever recorded. She was the world's second-oldest living person at the time of her death, after Jeanne Calment. Ikai was also the oldest Japanese person on record when she died, though her record has since been surpassed multiple times. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Tane Ikai was born on 18 January 1879 in Aichi, Japan.

Ikai celebrated her 110th birthday on 18 January 1989.

Ikai died on 12 July 1995 in Aichi, Japan, at the age of 116 years, 175 days.
Susannah Mushatt Jones

## Validated

**Susannah Mushatt Jones** (6 July 1899 – 12 May 2016) was an American supercentenarian who is the 15th-oldest human ever recorded. She is also the third-oldest American ever, after Sarah Knauss and Delphia Welford. She was the world's oldest person at the time of her death and one of just two living people that were born during the 19th century, along with Emma Morano. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

As of 2023, Mushatt Jones is the last American resident to become the world's oldest living person.

## Biography

Susannah Mushatt Jones was born as Susannah Mushatt on 6 July 1899 in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Mushatt Jones celebrated her 110th birthday on 6 July 2009.

Mushatt Jones died on 12 May 2016 in Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 116 years, 311 days.
Valentine Ligny

## Validated

**Valentine Ligny** (22 October 1906 – 4 January 2022) was a French supercentenarian who is among the top 60 oldest humans ever recorded. She is the fourth-oldest person in French history but was never the oldest living person in France as Lucile Randon was born earlier and outlived her. Ligny's age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Valentine Ligny was born as Valentine Bonel on 22 October 1906 in Avion, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France.

Ligny celebrated her 110th birthday on 22 October 2016.

Ligny died on 4 January 2022 in Amiens, Somme, Hauts-de-France, at the age of 115 years, 74 days.
Ura Koyama

## Validated

**Ura Koyama** (30 August 1890 – 5 April 2005) was a Japanese supercentenarian who is among the top 100 oldest humans ever recorded. At the time of her death, she was the oldest living person in Japan and among the oldest people in the world. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Ura Koyama was born on 30 August 1890 in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

Koyama celebrated her 110th birthday on 30 August 2000.

Koyama died on 5 April 2005 in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, at the age of 114 years, 218 days.
Venere Pizzinato

## Validated

**Venere Ires Pizzinato-Papo** (23 November 1896 – 2 August 2011) was an Italian supercentenarian who is among the top 90 oldest humans ever recorded. She was the world's third-oldest living person at the time of her death, after Besse Cooper and Chiyono Hasegawa. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Venere Pizzinato was born on 23 November 1896 in Ala, Trentino, Austria-Hungary.

Pizzinato celebrated her 110th birthday on 23 November 2006.

Pizzinato died on 2 August 2011 in Verona, Italy, at the age of 114 years, 252 days.
Susie Gibson

## Validated

**Susan Elizabeth "Susie" Gibson** (31 October 1890 – 16 February 2006) was an American supercentenarian who is among the top 60 oldest humans ever recorded. She was the world's third-oldest living person at the time of her death, after María Capovilla and Elizabeth Bolden. Gibson was also the second-oldest resident of the United States following the death of Bettie Wilson just three days prior to her own death. Her age is validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).

## Biography

Susie Gibson was born as Susie Potts on 31 October 1890 in Corinth, Mississippi.

Gibson celebrated her 110th birthday on 31 October 2000.

Gibson died on 16 February 2006 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, at the age of 115 years, 108 days.
Oldest people ever as of 2015

This is an **archived list** of the **oldest validated people ever**. The data from this list is dated 1 January 2015, though it contains present knowledge regarding the existence and validation of the entrants.

## As of 1 January 2015

1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • **2015** • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024