Global South World - longevity https://www.globalsouthworld.com en-US At 124, Colombia’s Maria Antonia Cuervo might be world's oldest living person: Video https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/at-124-colombias-maria-antonia-cuervo-might-be-world-s-oldest-living-person-video https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/at-124-colombias-maria-antonia-cuervo-might-be-world-s-oldest-living-person-video?feed=longevity Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:35:37 Z Believed to be 124 years old, Cuervo is thought to be the world ’s oldest living person. According to her citizenship card, Cuervo was born on 18 October 1901.

Cuervo’s claimed age surpasses that of Jeanne Louise Calment of France , who remains the longest-lived person officially recorded, having died at 122 years and 164 days. However, Cuervo’s status has yet to receive formal recognition.

]]> Global South World Meet 124-year-old Maria Antonia Cuervo, believed to be world's oldest living person State of the global life expectancy: Closing the gap https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/state-of-the-global-life-expectancy-closing-the-gap https://www.globalsouthworld.com/article/state-of-the-global-life-expectancy-closing-the-gap?feed=longevity Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:54:55 Z According to the United Nations , global life expectancy at birth has experienced significant changes across various regions. As of 2024, the average life expectancy at birth worldwide is 73.3 years, with females averaging 76.0 years and males 70.7 years. ​

Europe: 77.2 years

Europe boasts the highest life expectancy, with an average of 77.2 years. Countries like Spain, Italy, and Iceland have some of the highest life expectancies globally. This region is projected to approach 83 years by 2050.

Northern America: 76.9 years

Northern America, comprising the United States and Canada, has a life expectancy of 76.9 years. The United States has a life expectancy of 76.1 years, while Canada's is 81.1 years. By 2050, the continent is expected to be attaining 94 years.

Australia and New Zealand: 76.5 years

Australia and New Zealand have a combined life expectancy of 76.5 years. Australia's life expectancy is 75.6 years, while New Zealand's is 80.5 years. Australian and Oceanian elders are given a lifespan of 82.1 years in 2050.

Latin America and the Caribbean: 75.5 years

Latin America and the Caribbean have a life expectancy of 75.5 years. Countries like Chile, Costa Rica, and Cuba have made significant progress in increasing life expectancy. Interestingly, this region aims at 80.6 years by 2050.

Asia: 73.5 years

Asia's life expectancy is 73.5 years, with notable variations across countries. Japan has one of the highest life expectancies globally, at 87.2 years, while Afghanistan's is 64.1 years. By 2050, Asia's life expectancy is expected to approach 80 years.

Africa: 63.5 years

Africa has the lowest life expectancy, at 63.5 years. While some countries like Mauritius and Seychelles have made significant progress, others like the Central African Republic and Chad continue to face challenges. With the withdrawal of many health aids supported by USAID, the figures are likely to decline. The UN, however, sees a leap by 5 years in 2050.

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