Few people live more than 110 years. They are called “supercentenarians”.
After María Branyas died in 2024 at the age of 117, nun Inah Canabarro Lucas initially became the oldest person in the world. Upon her death on 30 April 2025, the title passed to a British woman. He is one of the few “supercentenarians”, that is, people who are at least 110 years old. Read here who is the oldest person in the world and who holds that title in Germany.
The oldest person in the world
After Death of Maria Branyas Morera In 2024, Tomiko Itooka of Japan rose to the top of the list of the world’s oldest living people at the age of 116. In December 2024, Itooka died. With an age difference of only 16 days, Inah Canabarro Lucas is the oldest person in the world.
From December 2024 to April 2025, nun Inah Canabarro Lucas was considered the oldest person in the world
Unfortunately, the nun from Brazil was not able to maintain this honorary title for long. On Inah Canabarro Lucas died on April 30 2025 at the age of 116 years. Now the replacement will go to the UK: the UK has been in effect since the end of April Ethel Caterham is the oldest person in the world at 116 years old.
Such a high age was topped by other record holders. Jeanne Calment is considered the oldest person to have ever lived since her death at the age of 122 years and 164 days. This record has been maintained by French women for more than 33 years.
By the way: Since 1968, only three men have appeared among the 58 titleholders. The oldest is Jiroemon Kimura of Japan. He died at the age of 116 years. The oldest living man is João Marinho Neto from Brazil. He celebrated his 113th birthday on October 5, 2025.
In which country do the oldest people live?
According to Gerontology Research Group (GRG) currently has between 300 and 450 people aged at least 110 years. They are also known as “supercentenarians”.
Many of them live in the so-called “Blue Zones”. People with above average life spans are recorded in this region. They are limited to five zones:
- Nicoya Peninsula (Costa Rica)
- Ikaria (Greece)
- Okinawa (Japan)
- Sardinia (Italy)
- Loma Linda (California, USA)
However, the high age of the population cannot be proven scientifically based on region alone. Rather, they are like healthy points NutritionPhysical exercise and social contact are very important in old age.
Two old men near the water
Who is the oldest person in Germany?
The 114-year-old man can stay in Germany until 2024 Charlotte Kretschmann referred to as the oldest citizen. In 2023, the retiree will also officially become the oldest German person ever to live. In 2024, Kretschmann, who was born in Breslau, has another title: he reaches the highest age in the German-speaking region.
Even though he is old, he continues to move with the times. On her Instagram profile, she allows her 14,100 followers (as of March 2025) to take part in her life. He also set a new record as the oldest person on the social platform.
Charlotte Kretschmann died in August 2024. It was unclear who the oldest person in Germany was after her death.
