Cohort Size Comparison
Every living generation ranked by size, with each one as a share of the world.
Generation Alpha is about 2.01 billion people, roughly 24% of the world, and as a closed cohort it now falls slowly — only Generation Beta is still growing.
Cohort Size Comparison
Frequently asked
Is the Cohort Size Comparison free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
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.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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