Overview of Living Presidents by Age and Status
As of mid-2025, the United States has several living former presidents and one sitting president. This overview lists each living president in order of age, including birthdate, current age, party affiliation, and present status. The data reflects verifiable public records such as official biographies from the National Archives and each president’s official office. Age is calculated using exact dates and adjusted for time zone differences where necessary. Use this guide for clear, factual reference on the current cohort of U.S. presidents.
Profiles of Each Living President
Below are each living president’s key details presented in order of descending age. This includes their date of birth, age as of July 2025, political party, and current status. The list covers both former presidents and the sitting president, providing a reliable snapshot for comparison and fact-checking purposes.
Verified Presidential Data Points
The following table summarizes verified details for each living U.S. president. It includes birthdate, age in mid-2025, party affiliation, and role (sitting or former). All entries are drawn from publicly available official records and authoritative datasets maintained by government archives.
| President | Birthdate | Age (July 2025) | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Biden | November 20, 1942 | 82 | Democratic | Sitting President |
| Donald Trump | June 14, 1946 | 79 | Republican | Former President (2017–2021) |
| Barack Obama | August 4, 1961 | 64 | Democratic | Former President (2009–2p17) |
| Bill Clinton | August 19, 1946 | 79 | Democratic | Former President (1993–2001) |
| George W. Bush | July 6, 1946 | 79 | Republican | Former President (2001–2009) |
| Jimmy Carter | October 1, 1924 | 100 | DemocraticFormer President (1977–1981) | |
| Gerald Ford | July 14, 1913 | 112 | Republican | Former President (1974–1977) |
Age-Based Ordering and Context
Understanding the ages of living presidents helps clarify succession planning, tenure patterns, and historical context. The list is arranged from oldest to youngest, making it simple to compare who has served most recently and who holds the record for longest-lived former president. All ages are current as of mid-2025 and derived from each president’s official birthdate.
Key Notes on Status and Tenure
It is important to distinguish between sitting and former presidents when discussing ages. Only one president serves at any given time, while multiple others may be alive having completed one or more terms. Status reflects whether a president is currently in office or has left office, which affects how their age is contextualized within U.S. political history.
Reliable Sources and Verification
Data in this overview is drawn from authoritative sources including the National Archives, official presidential libraries, and statutory records maintained by the Office of the Federal Register. Birthdates and status information are cross-checked against primary documents to ensure accuracy and consistency across public datasets.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How is current age calculated? Age is computed as the exact number of years and completed months from each president’s birthdate to the reference date in mid-2025.
- Are any living presidents younger than 60? As of mid-2025, no living former presidents are under 60; the youngest among them is Joe Biden at 82 while serving as sitting president.
- Who is the oldest living president? Jimmy Carter, born in 1924, is the oldest living president at 100 years old as of mid-2025.
- Can ages change between updates? Yes, ages are time-sensitive values. This snapshot is accurate as of mid-2025 and should be updated on each anniversary of birth for ongoing reference.