Jimmy Carter’s death on Dec. 29 served as a reminder of the record-setting life he lived. Though he was the longest-living president by a long shot, a few other leaders enjoyed long lives after the White House
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As the world pays tribute to former President Jimmy Carter following his death on Sunday, Dec. 29, his history-making age has taken the spotlight: Reaching 100 years old, he set a new record in October for the longest-lived president in United States history. It’s a title he’s held since March of 2019, and a record he broke with each birthday thereafter.
Though Carter is the only president thus far who hit the century mark, he isn’t the only one who enjoyed a long life after the White House. Some of the nation’s earliest presidents reached their 80s, and a few more recent presidents lived into their 90s.
From former President Carter in the top spot down to current President Joe Biden in 10th, here are the U.S. presidents who have gone down in history for living the longest lives.
Jimmy Carter: 100 Years, 89 Days
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Born: Oct. 1, 1924
Died: Dec. 29, 2024
Years in office: 1977-1981
Lifespan after presidency: 43 years, 344 days
George H.W. Bush: 94 Years, 171 Days
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Born: June 12, 1924
Died: Nov. 30, 2018
Years in office: 1989-1993
Lifespan after presidency: 25 years, 314 days
Gerald Ford: 93 Years, 165 Days
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Born: July 14, 1913
Died: Dec. 26, 2006
Years in office: 1974-1977
Lifespan after presidency: 29 years, 340 days
Ronald Reagan: 93 Years, 120 Days
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Born: Feb. 6, 1911
Died: June 5, 2004
Years in office: 1981-1989
Lifespan after presidency: 15 years, 137 days
John Adams: 90 Years, 247 Days
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Born: Oct. 30, 1735
Died: July 4, 1826
Years in office: 1797-1801
Lifespan after presidency: 25 years, 122 days
Herbert Hoover: 90 Years, 71 Days
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Born: Aug. 10, 1874
Died: Oct. 20, 1964
Years in office: 1929-1933
Lifespan after presidency: 31 years, 230 days
Harry S. Truman: 88 Years, 232 Days
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Born: May 8, 1884
Died: Dec. 26, 1972
Years in office: 1945-1953
Lifespan after presidency: 19 years, 341 days
James Madison: 85 Years, 104 Days
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Born: March 16, 1751
Died: June 28, 1836
Years in office: 1809-1817
Lifespan after presidency: 19 years, 116 days
Thomas Jefferson: 83 Years, 82 Days
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Born: April 13, 1743
Died: July 4, 1826
Years in office: 1801-1809
Lifespan after presidency: 17 years, 122 days
Joe Biden: 81 Years and Counting
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Born: Nov. 20, 1942
Died: Still living
Years in office: 2021-present
Lifespan after presidency: Still in office