U.S. population share by generation 2023

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Veera Korhonen,
Jul 5, 2024

In 2023, Millennials were the largest generation group in the United States, making up about 21.71 percent of the population. However, Generation Z was not far behind, with Gen Z accounting for around 20.69 percent of the population in that year. 

Population distribution in the United States in 2023, by generation

CharacteristicPopulation share
The Greatest Generation (born before 1928) 0.13%
The Silent Generation (born 1928-1945) 4.92%
The Baby Boomer Generation (born 1946-1964) 20.93%
Generation X (born 1965-1980) 19.51%
The Millennial Generation (born 1981-1996) 21.71%
Generation Z (born 1997-2012) 20.69%
Generation Alpha (born 2013-2023) 12.76%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Population share0.13%0.13%4.92%4.92%20.93%20.93%19.51%19.51%21.71%21.71%20.69%20.69%12.76%12.76%The Greatest Generation(born before 1928)The Silent Generation (born1928-1945)The Baby BoomerGeneration (born 1946-1964)Generation X (born 1965-1980)The Millennial Generation(born 1981-1996)Generation Z (born 1997-2012)Generation Alpha (born2013-2023)
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April 2024

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United States

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As of July 1, 2023

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Excludes Armed Forces overseas.
Data has been calculated by Statista using using single year age estimates and the referenced table.
Statista used generational definitions published by Pew Research Center.

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