The tallest person in the world currently is Sultan Kösen from Turkey, who holds the Guinness World Record for tallest living male at 8 feet 2.82 inches (251 cm)
. He has held this title since 2009, surpassing previous record holders such as Bao Xi Shun from China. Historically, the tallest person ever recorded was Robert Wadlow from the United States, who measured 8 feet 11 inches (272 cm) at the time of his death
. However, among living individuals, Sultan Kösen remains the tallest as of 2025
