Generational Data Source Checker
Which source to trust for which number and where each one disagrees — the reason two accurate statistics can contradict each other.
The UN World Population Prospects is the right source for population figures and the wrong one for generational boundaries, because it does not define them — which is where most conflicting statistics come from.
Generational Data Source Checker
Frequently asked
Is the Generational Data Source Checker 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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