Gen Z Through the Decades
What age the oldest and youngest of Generation Z reach in each decade from the 2020s to the 2080s, in one table.
The oldest of Generation Z turn 53 in the 2040s while the youngest turn 31, so the cohort spans two different life stages at every point in its history — a thirteen-year band never moves through anything together.
Gen Z Through the Decades
Frequently asked
How old will Gen Z be in 2050?
Between 41 and 53. The oldest were born in 1997 and the youngest in 2009.
When does Gen Z retire?
The oldest reach a pension age of 68 in 2065; the youngest not until 2077 — and pension ages are still rising.
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