The oldest person in the world turns 116: happy birthday!

The oldest of humanity is 116 years old

María Branyas Morera is officially the oldest person in the world in 2023. This American-Spanish woman celebrated her 116th birthday on March 4, an exceptional age which far exceeds the average life expectancy of human beings.

Rare longevity

People who reach or exceed the age of 110 are called supercentenarians. In France, the average life expectancy is 79.2 years for men and 85.3 years for women according to INED. Women generally live longer than men, with an average gap of 5.4 years globally.

Variations depending on the country

Life expectancy varies significantly from one country to another, and even from one region to another within the same country. These differences can be explained by cultural, hygienic and scientific factors specific to each geographical area.

30,000 centenarians in France

France will have around 30,000 centenarians in 2023 according to INSEE data. A figure which testifies to the gradual increase in life expectancy over the decades, thanks to advances in medicine and improvements in living conditions. The rest of the article on the next page