Compared to the 70-year life expectancy of baby boomers and the 85-year life expectancy of Gen X, Gen Z is predicted to have a life expectancy of over 100 years. Major factors contributing to the same are improvements in the standard of living, medical progress, and health consciousness.
How old are Gen Z this year? The oldest in the Gen Z cohort will be 26 in 2023, while the youngest will turn 11.
In 2019, Pew Research Foundation officially established a generation after millennials, Generation Z. Generation Z includes anyone born between 1997 and 2012. Defining generations helps researchers see how coming of age during certain historical events and technological changes influence the way people see the world.
Meet Generation Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, they are “racially and ethnically diverse, progressive and pro-government” according to Pew Research Center. They're also sandwiched between millennials — born between 1981 and 1996 — and Generation Alpha, which is adding members through 2025.
That is why the generations today each span 15 years with Generation Y (Millennials) born from 1980 to 1994; Generation Z from 1995 to 2009 and Generation Alpha from 2010 to 2024. And so it follows that Generation Beta will be born from 2025 to 2039.
Generation Alpha (Gen Alpha for short) is the demographic cohort succeeding Generation Z.
Generation Alpha, also called Gen Alpha, term used to describe the generation of people born (or who will be born) between 2010 and 2025. Some researchers, however, consider slightly different ranges. The term was introduced by Australian social researcher Mark McCrindle in a 2008 report on the subject.
This is the generation that will populate Mars and the Moon. Generation Alpha is smarter than the past generations, not due to evolution; instead, confounding variables such as improved diets and health, modernisation of communities and social awareness all lead to more intelligent generations.
We are in the midst of a generational landmark, as Generation Z (born 1995-2009) begin to enter the workforce and Generation Alpha (born 2010-2024) move through their schooling years. In this infographic, we provide an explanation about each of these generations, and some interesting facts about them.
Driving the news: Young people today are more likely to job-hop, but they are also looking for stability by pursuing careers as CEOs, doctors and engineers, according to a new Axios/Generation Lab study. By the numbers: Gen Z-ers surveyed said their top career goals were businessperson, doctor and engineer.
India will overtake China as the most populated country on Earth. Nigeria will overtake the US as the third most populous country in the world. The fastest-growing demographic will be the elderly: 65+ people will hit one billion by 2030. We will need to figure out ways of how to accommodate 100+ people at work.
That is why the generations today each span 15 years with Generation Y (Millennials) born from 1980 to 1994; Generation Z from 1995 to 2009 and Generation Alpha from 2010 to 2024. So it follows that Generation Beta will be born from 2025 to 2039.
Researchers and popular media loosely use the mid-to-late 1990s as starting birth years and the early 2010s as ending birth years for defining Generation Z. The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary defines Generation Z as "the generation of people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s."
What are the birth years for Gen Z (aka “the generation after Millennials”)? At The Center, we define the birth years for Gen Z as being 1996 to the present.
According to Deloitte's Digital Media Trends Survey, 15th Edition (page 5) of March 2021, Gen-Z cites playing video games (26%), listening to music (14%) and browsing the internet (13%) as more enjoyable than engaging on social media platforms (11%).
Gen Z are primarily the children of Generation X. Their Generation X parents raised Gen Z to be independent and able to figure things out for themselves.
Gen Z is currently the smallest adult population in U.S.
Members of Gen Z age 18 or older only make up 10.3% of the total U.S. population, compared to the largest generation, millennials, who make up nearly 22%. Even once all of Gen Z are grown, they'll still be a smaller generation than millennials.
Gen Z moms feel less confident.
They put more emphasis on being the "perfect mom" compared to Millennials, and they strive to reach more parenting ideals, from keeping kids busy to owning the scheduling for the entire family.
In terms of being parents, Gen Zers tend to view parenthood as identity-improving, and a role which enhances their lives. They are very child-focused, and want to be heavily involved in their children's lives.
The Greatest Generation commonly refers to those Americans who were born in the 1900s through the 1920s. The Greatest Generation members all lived through the Great Depression and many of them fought in World War II. These individuals have often been described as driven, patriotic, and team-players.
Gen Zers are known for working, shopping, dating, and making friends online; in Asia, Gen Zers spend six or more hours per day on their phones. Digital natives often turn to the internet when looking for any kind of information, including news and reviews prior to making a purchase.