how tall is the tallest person
The tallest person in recorded history was Robert Wadlow, who reached 2.72 m (8 ft 11.1 in). The tallest living person today is Sultan Kösen from Türkiye, officially measured at 2.51 m (8 ft 2.8 in).
Quick Scoop: How tall is the tallest person?
- Tallest person ever recorded: Robert Wadlow – 2.72 m (8 ft 11.1 in).
- Tallest living person: Sultan Kösen – 2.51 m (8 ft 2.8 in).
- Both heights are recognized through medical and record-keeping organizations, including Guinness World Records for Sultan Kösen.
Tallest ever vs tallest living
Here’s a simple look at the two main records:
| Category | Person | Height | Country | Record status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallest person in history | Robert Wadlow | 2.72 m (8 ft 11.1 in) | [1]United States | [1]Historical, unmatched so far | [1]
| Tallest living person | Sultan Kösen | 2.51 m (8 ft 2.8 in) | [9][10][1]Türkiye | [9][1]Reigning since 2009 | [9]
A bit of context and “latest news” angle
- Sultan Kösen has held the title of tallest living man (and person) since 2009, and his record height of 251 cm has gone undisputed through at least early 2026.
- Recent articles still refer to him as the tallest living man, confirming that no new verified contender has surpassed his officially measured height.
In everyday forum discussions, people often talk about very tall individuals they’ve seen (like 7‑footers in sports or in public), but these are still well below Sultan Kösen’s 2.51 m or Robert Wadlow’s 2.72 m.
There are occasional online rumors and discussions about very tall young people who might challenge the record in the future, but unless their height is formally verified and recognized by record-keeping organizations, Sultan Kösen remains the tallest living person and Wadlow the tallest ever.
TL;DR:
- Tallest person ever: Robert Wadlow – 2.72 m (8 ft 11.1 in).
- Tallest living person: Sultan Kösen – 2.51 m (8 ft 2.8 in).
Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.