What years define the birth range for Generation Z?
Most members of Generation Z are defined as people born from 1997 to 2012. This range captures those who grew up with Web 2.0 and digital technology as an established commodity.
Questions about Generation Z
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Merriam-Webster add official entries for Generation Z?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary added official entries for Generation Z by October 2021. Dictionary.com added Zoomer in January 2020, while Merriam-Webster followed in October 2021.
How many American Generation Z members had been diagnosed with a mental health condition according to a 2025 survey?
A 2025 survey found that 46% of American Generation Z members had been diagnosed with a mental health condition. Teenagers and young adults are especially vulnerable to depression and anxiety due to changes to the brain during adolescence.
Which countries have the youngest populations among Generation Z demographics?
Statistical projections from United Nations in 2019 suggest people of Niger had median age of 15.2, Mali 16.3, Chad 16.6. These are world's youngest countries by median age.
What percentage of the UK population was Generation Z if defined as those born from 1997 to 2012?
Out of approximately 66.8 million people of UK in 2019, there were approximately 12.6 million people in Generation Z if defined as those born from 1997 to 2012. Generation Z is most diverse generation in European Union regarding national origin.