According to Guinness World Records, Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940) was the tallest person in recorded history, measuring 272 cm (8 ft 11 in) at the time of his death.

Apr 1, 2025 · Türkiye's Sultan Kösen is the world's reigning tallest man and person, having held the titles since 2009. Let's learn more about him...

Jun 19, 2025 · The tallest man in the world in 2025 is Sultan Kösen, a man from Turkey who holds the Guinness World Record for being the tallest living human on Earth. His height is 8 feet 2.8 inches …

May 10, 2025 · The world's tallest man in 2025 is 42-year-old Sultan Kösen. The Turkish farmer was first measured by Guinness World Records in 2009, when he beat Bao Xishun of China as the world's …

May 24, 2023 · Who is the tallest person alive in the world today? The tallest person alive in the world today is Sultan Kösen, who measures 2.51m in height. Kösen, a farmer from Turkey, has held the …

Jun 12, 2024 · The tallest man ever recorded was Robert Wadlow, a “gentle giant” from Alton, Illinois. Standing 8 feet, 11 inches tall, Wadlow tragically died at age 22 in 1940, but shockingly, he still holds …

Apr 13, 2025 · According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest person right now is Sultan Kosen, a Turkish part-time farmer. He is 8 feet 2.82 inches (251 centimeters). As well as being the …

Sep 13, 2025 · Who is the tallest person alive today? As of 2025, the record still belongs to Sultan Kösen from Turkey, standing at ~246 cm (8 ft 1 in). However, there are several other extraordinary …

Jan 17, 2024 · A list of the tallest people in history has been compiled. From 1835 to the present day, this article features a list of the top 20 tallest people, both alive and dead, along with their respective …

Dec 15, 2023 · Who is the tallest person in the world? The current record-holder for the tallest living man is Sultan Kösen of Turkey. He gained the title of "Tallest Living Man" in 2009, according to Guinness...