How Old Will They Be?
A child's age at each climate and policy milestone year, from the 2030 targets to the end of the century.
A child born in 2026 is 4 at the 2030 SDG target year, 24 at the 2050 net-zero target and 74 in 2100 — every climate deadline falls inside their working life.
How Old Will They Be?
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No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
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