The oldest known living person in the world is Maria Branyas Morera from Spain. As of today, March 15, 2024, she is 117 years old. She was born on March 4, 1907.
It's important to note that this distinction refers to the oldest living person whose age has been validated.
For reference, the oldest person ever recorded was Jeanne Calment of France, who lived to the extraordinary age of 122 years and 164 days.
