Who is the oldest person on Earth?
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The Oldest Living Individuals
The title of the oldest verified living person is held by Tomiko Itooka from Japan, who is currently 116 years and 177 days old. Meanwhile, the oldest known living man is John Tinniswood from the United Kingdom, at 112 years and 82 days. Notably, the average lifespan of the 100 oldest women exceeds that of the 100 oldest men by several years.