List of oldest living people facts for kids
This article is about people who are currently the oldest in the world. These are people whose ages have been carefully checked and confirmed. In 2015, experts thought there might be between 150 and 600 people alive who were 110 years old or older. It's hard to know the exact number because not all these very old people are known to researchers. Also, some claims about age can't be proven or might not be true.
- Ethel Caterham from the United Kingdom was born on August 21, 1909. She is known as the world's oldest living person whose age has been officially confirmed.
- João Marinho Neto from Brazil was born on October 5, 1912. He is known as the world's oldest living man whose age has been officially confirmed.
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Who Are the Oldest People Alive?
People who live to be 110 years old or more are called supercentenarians. It's very rare to reach such an old age! Researchers work hard to confirm the ages of these amazing individuals. They check birth certificates and other important documents.
Meet Some of the Oldest Women
Most of the oldest people in the world are women. Here are a few of the oldest women whose ages have been confirmed:
- Ethel Caterham from the United Kingdom, born August 21, 1909.
- Marie-Rose Tessier from France, born May 21, 1910.
- Naomi Whitehead from the United States, born September 26, 1910.
- Izabel Rosa Pereira from Brazil, born October 13, 1910.
- Lucia Laura Sangenito from Italy, born November 22, 1910.
Meet the Oldest Man
It is much rarer for men to live as long as the oldest women.
- João Marinho Neto from Brazil, born October 5, 1912, is the oldest living man whose age has been confirmed.
Why Is It Hard to Track All Supercentenarians?
It can be tricky to keep track of everyone who reaches a super old age.
- Some people live in places where birth records are not always easy to find or check.
- Sometimes, families might not realize how important it is to share this information with researchers.
- There are also cases where age claims might be difficult to prove.
Researchers rely on official documents like birth certificates, marriage licenses, and census records to confirm ages. This helps make sure the lists of the oldest people are as accurate as possible.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Personas vivas más ancianas para niños
