Generations are defined by different historical, social, and cultural events. Each generation has its own distinct values, attitudes, and behaviors that shape their lives. But are you really sure which generation you fit into? Take this Which Generation Am I quiz to find out!
Answer the questions as honestly as possible and this may help you gain a better understanding of which generation you belong to.
These are the possible generations:
| Generation | Born | Key Defining Events/Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| The Greatest Generation | 1901-1927 | Great Depression, World War II, strong sense of civic duty. |
| Silent Generation / Post-War Cohort | 1928-1945 | Korean War, early Cold War, conformity, strong work ethic. |
| Boomers I | 1946-1954 | Post-WWII baby boom, Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam War, counterculture. |
| Boomers II / Generation Jones | 1955-1964 | Late Vietnam War, Watergate, economic uncertainty, often feel 'in between' Boomers and Gen X. |
| Gen X | 1965-1980 | Rise of personal computers, AIDS epidemic, latchkey kids, independent and resourceful. |
| Millennials (Gen Y) | 1981-1996 | 9/11, the Great Recession, rise of the internet and social media, often described as tech-savvy and collaborative. |
| Gen Z | 1997-2012 | Grew up with smartphones and social media, climate change awareness, digital natives, known for social activism. |
Generations are groups of people born around the same time, who often share similar cultural experiences, historical events, and societal trends during their formative years. These shared experiences can shape their values, attitudes, and behaviors. Categorizing people into generations helps sociologists, marketers, and researchers understand broad patterns and trends across different age groups. Itโs not about stereotyping, but about recognizing common influences.
There arenโt strict, universally agreed-upon rules. Researchers typically look for major historical events, technological advancements, and social shifts that create distinct 'coming-of-age' experiences. For example, the end of World War II is a clear dividing line for the start of the Baby Boomer generation. The rise of the internet and personal computers significantly impacted Millennials. Gen Z is defined by growing up with smartphones and social media. The start and end dates are often debated, and thereโs overlap, especially at the edges.
This section shows the percentage of the population in each generation, broken down by country. *This data is from the United Nations, not from quiz results.*
| Country | Gen Z % (0-14) | Millennial % (15-28) | Gen X % (29-59) | Boomer & Older % (60+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฏ๐ต Japan | 11.6% | 17.0% | 30.2% | 41.2% |
| ๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore | 11.8% | 18.6% | 34.7% | 34.9% |
| ๐ณ๐ฑ Netherlands | 15.2% | 17.0% | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| ๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom | 17.4% | 16.5% | 30.2% | 35.9% |
| ๐ญ๐ท Croatia | 14.1% | 15.7% | 33.2% | 36.9% |
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | 17.6% | 16.9% | 30.5% | 35.0% |
| ๐น๐ท Turkiye | 21.8% | 18.9% | 32.3% | 27.0% |
| ๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia | 22.3% | 19.2% | 33.3% | 25.2% |
| ๐ซ๐ฎ Finland | 14.9% | 15.5% | 31.0% | 38.5% |
| ๐จ๐ฟ Czechia | 15.7% | 16.3% | 31.8% | 36.2% |
| ๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel | 27.6% | 15.9% | 28.9% | 27.6% |
| ๐ฉ๐ช Germany | 13.9% | 16.3% | 33.1% | 36.7% |
| ๐ซ๐ท France | 16.8% | 15.7% | 29.0% | 38.5% |
| ๐ฌ๐ท Greece | 13.6% | 15.4% | 33.9% | 37.1% |
| ๐ฎ๐น Italy | 12.1% | 15.5% | 36.0% | 36.3% |
| ๐ณ๐ด Norway | 16.5% | 17.5% | 30.9% | 35.1% |
| ๐ต๐ฑ Poland | 15.1% | 17.3% | 32.9% | 34.7% |
| ๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark | 15.9% | 16.2% | 31.4% | 36.5% |
| ๐จ๐ณ China | 16.6% | 17.9% | 34.6% | 30.9% |
| ๐ท๐ด Romania | 15.9% | 16.4% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| ๐ง๐ช Belgium | 16.3% | 16.5% | 30.8% | 36.4% |
| ๐ญ๐บ Hungary | 14.5% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| ๐ธ๐ช Sweden | 17.3% | 15.8% | 29.2% | 37.8% |
| ๐ฐ๐ท South Korea | 11.0% | 18.1% | 36.7% | 34.2% |
| ๐จ๐ฆ Canada | 15.3% | 16.8% | 33.2% | 34.7% |
| ๐ช๐ธ Spain | 13.3% | 16.3% | 36.5% | 34.0% |
| ๐ง๐ท Brazil | 19.9% | 19.1% | 33.4% | 27.5% |
| ๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia | 24.9% | 17.8% | 32.4% | 24.8% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝ Mexico | 24.9% | 17.8% | 31.3% | 26.0% |
| ๐ฎ๐ช Ireland | 19.0% | 16.6% | 32.9% | 31.5% |
| ๐ฆ๐บ Australia | 18.0% | 17.5% | 29.1% | 35.4% |
| ๐น๐ญ Thailand | 15.1% | 18.9% | 36.2% | 29.8% |
| ๐ฎ๐ณ India | 25.1% | 18.1% | 31.8% | 25.1% |
| ๐ต๐น Portugal | 12.9% | 14.9% | 35.2% | 37.0% |
How We Calculated the Percentages:
We used data from the World Bank to find the percentage of the population in each age group for each country in 2023. Hereโs how we broke it down:
Because generations span different age ranges, we had to calculate the Millennial, Gen X, and Boomer portions within the broader 15-64 age group. We did this by finding the *proportion* of the 15-64 range that each generation occupies. For example, if a generation covers 10 years within the 50-year span of 15-64, we multiplied the 15-64 percentage by 10/50 (or 1/5).
This quiz is designed to give you a fun and insightful look at which generationโs characteristics you most closely align with. Itโs not a definitive test, but a way to explore how your attitudes, preferences, and experiences might relate to broader generational trends. Remember, these are generalizations, and individual experiences vary widely!
It considers various aspects of lifestyle, technological adoption, and perspectives on social issues to give you a possible answer to how you fit the general generation categorization.
Generational divides might be more fluid than they initially seem. Consider this to be more for entertainment and as a great conversation starter!
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