How old is Joe Biden? His age makes him the oldest sitting president in US history.
Joe Biden is the oldest president in U.S. history and the second sitting president in a row to set that record. Here's the age he turned this year.
www.usatoday.comJoe Biden was born on November 20, 1942, so as of May 18, 2026 he is 83 years old and will turn 84 in November 2026.
Latest news brush-up
- Public coverage in late 2023–2024 highlighted that he was the oldest person to serve as U.S. president, with updates noting his age in the low 80s during that period.[1]
- In 2024, reporting indicates he turned 82, reinforcing his status as the oldest sitting president at that time.[2][3]
- By 2025–2026, outlets continued to reference his age in the low 80s with occasional mentions of his 82–83 range depending on the date.[5][6]
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