As of December 2023, 6,664 different people have successfully climbed Mount Everest and reached its summit. This number reflects all unique individuals who have achieved this feat throughout history.
Interestingly, some climbers have summited Everest multiple times. For example, Kami Rita Sherpa of Nepal holds the record for the most Everest summits, having reached the top a remarkable 29 times. This means the total number of ascents is significantly higher than the number of individual climbers.
