The tallest person ever recorded in history was Robert Wadlow, who reached a height of 8 feet 11.1 inches (272 cm).
The tallest living person as of 2025 is Sultan Kösen from Turkey, who is 8 feet 2.8 inches (251 cm) tall.
So, the tallest person ever was 8 ft 11.1 in, and the tallest living person currently is 8 ft 2.8 in.
