What is the age of US President Joe Biden? A comprehensive look at presidential ages

Joe Biden is the only President in the history of US to be over 80 while in office. The incumbent chief executive, who recently celebrated his 81st birthday, was also the oldest American president when he took the top job at the age of 78. His predecessor Donald Trump previously held the record for the country's oldest President.

Biden's age has become a cause of concern as the country gears up for election next year. In April 2023, Biden announced his re-election campaign for the upcoming polls.

Here’s everything you need to the age of the 46th president.


How old is Joe Biden?
Joe Biden is 81 years old. Biden celebrates his birthday on Nov. 20.Born in 1942, Biden belongs to the generation that precedes the baby boomers. He began his political career as a senator at the age of 29 and was elected vice president at the age of 66. Celebrating his eighties while in office, Biden, who became the first octogenarian president, has faced scrutiny over his age and health, particularly due to his "choppy" speaking style. However, there have been no major medical concerns reported, and the White House physician has affirmed his fitness for the responsibilities of the presidency.

Despite being challenged by a stutter, Biden is running for re-election in 2024, aiming for a second term. If successful, he would take office at the age of 82 and complete his term at the age of 86. In comparison, some early Republican frontrunners include Trump, who will be 78 in 2024, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who will be 46 years old.

How old is Donald Trump?
Former President Trump is currently 77 years old, and he was 70 years old when he took office. When he was inaugurated in 2017, he became the oldest individual ever elected to the presidency in U.S. history at that time.

Who was the oldest president?
Biden was 78 years old when he became the President. Here are the top 10 oldest presidents and their ages when they took the oath:

Joe Biden: 78 years old in 2021
Donald Trump: 70 years old in 2017
Ronald Reagan: 69 years old in 1980
William Henry Harrison: 68 years old in 1841
James Buchanan: 65 years old in 1857
George H.W. Bush: 64 years old in 1989
Zachary Taylor: 64 years old in 1849
Dwight Eisenhower: 62 years old in 1953
Andrew Jackson: 61 years old in 1829
John Adams: 61 years old in 1796

Who was the youngest President?
John F. Kennedy holds the record as the youngest elected president, taking office at 43 years and 236 days old. On the other hand, Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest sitting president when he assumed office after the assassination of former President William McKinley, at the age of 42 years and 322 days.


How old do you have to be to run for president?
Eligibility requirements dictate that natural-born U.S. citizens must attain a minimum age of 35 to be qualified for holding the office of the President. Senators are required to be at least 30 years old, while representatives must meet a minimum age of 25.