Future Family Size Projection
How many children an Alpha or Beta is likely to have and when, at a fertility rate you set — and which cohort those children belong to.
At a fertility rate of 1.6 and a first child at 32, a person born in 2018 has their first child around 2050 — and their children belong to a cohort two generations past Beta.
Future Family Size Projection
Frequently asked
Is the Future Family Size Projection 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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