{"id":4558,"date":"2026-02-24T12:26:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T12:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drwebseo.com\/news\/?p=4558"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:35:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T12:35:04","slug":"what-is-the-population-of-generation-z-gen-z-in-the-world-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drwebseo.com\/news\/what-is-the-population-of-generation-z-gen-z-in-the-world-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Population of Generation Z (Gen Z) in the World in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h1 data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"438\"><strong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"438\">Population of Generation Z (Gen Z) in the World in 2026<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"832\">Generation Z \u2014 often called <strong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"477\">Gen Z<\/strong> \u2014 refers to the group of people born roughly between <strong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"548\">1997 and 2012<\/strong>. These are the young people who grew up with digital technologies like the internet, smartphones and social platforms from a very early age. By 2026, Gen Z includes teens, young adults, and emerging professionals aged <strong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"793\">approximately 14 to 29<\/strong>. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1293\">In 2026, Gen Z represents one of the largest generational cohorts in human history. While it\u2019s difficult to calculate a perfectly exact total \u2014 because different organizations use slightly different birth year ranges \u2014 the most widely cited demographic data estimates that <strong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1172\">Gen Z numbers around 2.4\u20132.6 billion people worldwide in 2026<\/strong>. This means roughly <strong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1226\">30 % of the global population<\/strong> are part of this generation. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1622\">From a global perspective, Gen Z is not only numerically large \u2014 it is socially and economically significant. Its members are shaping trends in education, work, technology, politics, and culture across continents. They are the largest generation ever to enter adulthood, and their influence will only grow over the next decade.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1683\"><strong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1683\">Understanding a Generation: What Defines Gen Z?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1784\">To understand Gen Z\u2019s population size, it helps to know what makes a generation in the first place.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1941\">A <strong data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1802\">generation<\/strong> is a group of people born during a shared time period and shaped by common historical, technological, and cultural experiences. For Gen Z:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2099\">\n<li data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1976\">\n<p data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1976\"><strong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1960\">Start year:<\/strong> around <strong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1976\">1997<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2008\">\n<p data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2008\"><strong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1992\">End year:<\/strong> around <strong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2008\">2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2099\">\n<p data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2099\"><strong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2027\">Age in 2026:<\/strong> approximately <strong data-start=\"2042\" data-end=\"2061\">14\u201329 years old<\/strong> <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2305\">This age range includes late teens just entering higher education and young adults becoming part of the global workforce. Because Gen Z spans more than a decade of births, its total population is massive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2517\">Worldwide demographic trends also contribute: high birth rates in parts of Southeast Asia, Africa, and South Asia push overall Gen Z numbers higher compared to older generations in nations with low birth rates.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2577\"><strong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2577\">How Many People Are in Gen Z Worldwide (2026)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2680\">While precise figures vary slightly between sources, most demographic analysts agree that as of 2026:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2838\">\n<li data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2748\">\n<p data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2748\"><strong data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2721\">Global Gen Z population estimate:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2748\">2.4\u20132.6 billion people<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2838\">\n<p data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2838\"><strong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2783\">Percent of world population:<\/strong> roughly <strong data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2800\">30 %<\/strong> <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2863\">To put this in context:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"3011\">\n<li data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2942\">\n<p data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2942\">The world\u2019s total population is expected to be just over 8 billion in 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"3011\">\n<p data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"3011\">Gen Z, therefore, forms nearly <em data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"2987\">one third<\/em> of all people on Earth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3213\">This makes Gen Z one of the largest generational groups ever recorded. Only two other generations \u2014 Millennials (born roughly 1981\u20131996) and Generation Alpha (born 2013\u20132025) \u2014 approach similar sizes.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3263\"><strong data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3263\">Why the Gen Z Population Is So Large<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3330\">Several demographic and social factors help explain Gen Z\u2019s size:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3387\"><strong data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3387\">1. High Youth Birth Rates in Developing Regions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3650\">Countries in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa historically have higher fertility rates, meaning more children were born between 1997 and 2012 compared with older age groups. As a result, large numbers of Gen Z-age individuals are concentrated in these regions.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3686\"><strong data-start=\"3656\" data-end=\"3686\">2. Improved Child Survival<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3926\">Global health improvements have reduced child mortality over the past few decades. More children born in the late 1990s and early 2000s survived into adolescence and adulthood, increasing the size of Gen Z relative to earlier generations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3968\"><strong data-start=\"3932\" data-end=\"3968\">3. Broad Generational Definition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3970\" data-end=\"4097\">Because Gen Z spans a long range of birth years (about 15 years), its age bracket naturally includes a larger number of people.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4204\">Combined, these factors help explain why Gen Z accounts for such a large share of the world\u2019s population.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4270\"><strong data-start=\"4214\" data-end=\"4270\">List of Countries by Generation Z Population in 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4602\">Creating an exact ranked list of every country\u2019s Gen Z population isn\u2019t straightforward because most governments don\u2019t publish age groups by generational definitions. However, based on demographic projections and national census data, here is a <strong data-start=\"4517\" data-end=\"4601\">reliable estimation of the top countries where Gen Z numbers are largest in 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4604\" data-end=\"4742\">\n<p data-start=\"4606\" data-end=\"4742\"><em data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4616\">Note:<\/em> The population figures below are <strong data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4691\">estimates based on demographic trends<\/strong>, not exact counts from any single official source.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"4744\" data-end=\"4797\"><strong data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4797\">Top 15 Countries for Gen Z Population in 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"6496\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\">\n<thead data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4879\">\n<tr data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4879\">\n<th data-start=\"4799\" data-end=\"4810\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"4809\">Rank<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4810\" data-end=\"4824\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4823\">Country<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4824\" data-end=\"4866\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"4826\" data-end=\"4865\">Approx. Gen Z Population (millions)<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4866\" data-end=\"4879\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"4868\" data-end=\"4877\">Notes<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"6496\">\n<tr data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"5083\">\n<td data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"4978\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"4965\" data-end=\"4977\">1. India<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4978\" data-end=\"4987\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~370 M<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"4987\" data-end=\"5083\" data-col-size=\"md\">India has the largest Gen Z population of any country. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5206\">\n<td data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5099\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5086\" data-end=\"5098\">2. China<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5099\" data-end=\"5108\">~245 M<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"5108\" data-end=\"5206\">China\u2019s Gen Z remains huge despite a slowing birth rate. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5329\">\n<td data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5226\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5225\">3. Indonesia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5226\" data-end=\"5237\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~68\u201370 M<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5329\" data-col-size=\"md\">Indonesia\u2019s youthful demographic keeps Gen Z high. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5330\" data-end=\"5475\">\n<td data-start=\"5330\" data-end=\"5353\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5332\" data-end=\"5352\">4. United States<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"5353\" data-end=\"5364\">~66\u201375 M<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5475\">The US has one of the largest individual Gen Z populations worldwide. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5476\" data-end=\"5596\">\n<td data-start=\"5476\" data-end=\"5494\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5478\" data-end=\"5493\">5. Pakistan<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5494\" data-end=\"5505\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~60\u201365 M<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5596\" data-col-size=\"md\">Pakistan\u2019s birth rate and youth bulge contribute. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5597\" data-end=\"5696\">\n<td data-start=\"5597\" data-end=\"5614\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5599\" data-end=\"5613\">6. Nigeria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5614\" data-end=\"5625\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~50\u201360 M<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5625\" data-end=\"5696\" data-col-size=\"md\">Africa\u2019s largest economy has a high share of youth. <em data-start=\"5679\" data-end=\"5694\">Estimate only<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5697\" data-end=\"5788\">\n<td data-start=\"5697\" data-end=\"5713\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5699\" data-end=\"5712\">7. Brazil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5713\" data-end=\"5724\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~45\u201350 M<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5788\" data-col-size=\"md\">Large young population across South America. <em data-start=\"5771\" data-end=\"5786\">Estimate only<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5789\" data-end=\"5881\">\n<td data-start=\"5789\" data-end=\"5809\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5791\" data-end=\"5808\">8. Bangladesh<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5809\" data-end=\"5820\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~40\u201345 M<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5820\" data-end=\"5881\" data-col-size=\"md\">High population growth in recent decades. <em data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5879\">Estimate only<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5882\" data-end=\"5970\">\n<td data-start=\"5882\" data-end=\"5898\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5884\" data-end=\"5897\">9. Mexico<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5898\" data-end=\"5909\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~35\u201340 M<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5909\" data-end=\"5970\" data-col-size=\"md\">Strong youth cohort across Latin America. <em data-start=\"5953\" data-end=\"5968\">Estimate only<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5971\" data-end=\"6059\">\n<td data-start=\"5971\" data-end=\"5988\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"5973\" data-end=\"5987\">10. Russia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5988\" data-end=\"5999\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~30\u201335 M<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"5999\" data-end=\"6059\" data-col-size=\"md\">Mid-range Gen Z share in Eastern Europe. <em data-start=\"6042\" data-end=\"6057\">Estimate only<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6060\" data-end=\"6149\">\n<td data-start=\"6060\" data-end=\"6082\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"6062\" data-end=\"6081\">11. Philippines<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6082\" data-end=\"6093\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~30\u201335 M<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6093\" data-end=\"6149\" data-col-size=\"md\">Young population and high fertility. <em data-start=\"6132\" data-end=\"6147\">Estimate only<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6150\" data-end=\"6243\">\n<td data-start=\"6150\" data-end=\"6166\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"6152\" data-end=\"6165\">12. Egypt<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6166\" data-end=\"6177\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~28\u201332 M<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6177\" data-end=\"6243\" data-col-size=\"md\">A large portion of the population is under 30. <em data-start=\"6226\" data-end=\"6241\">Estimate only<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6244\" data-end=\"6333\">\n<td data-start=\"6244\" data-end=\"6263\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"6246\" data-end=\"6262\">13. Ethiopia<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6263\" data-end=\"6274\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~25\u201330 M<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6274\" data-end=\"6333\" data-col-size=\"md\">Rapid population growth in East Africa. <em data-start=\"6316\" data-end=\"6331\">Estimate only<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6334\" data-end=\"6418\">\n<td data-start=\"6334\" data-end=\"6349\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"6336\" data-end=\"6348\">14. Iran<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"6349\" data-end=\"6360\">~24\u201328 M<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"6360\" data-end=\"6418\">A balanced but youthful age structure. <em data-start=\"6401\" data-end=\"6416\">Estimate only<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6419\" data-end=\"6496\">\n<td data-start=\"6419\" data-end=\"6436\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"6421\" data-end=\"6435\">15. Turkey<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6436\" data-end=\"6447\" data-col-size=\"sm\">~22\u201326 M<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"6447\" data-end=\"6496\" data-col-size=\"md\">Strong youth base in Eurasia. <em data-start=\"6479\" data-end=\"6494\">Estimate only<\/em><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong data-start=\"6503\" data-end=\"6528\">What this list means:<\/strong> These estimates show that South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) and Asian countries (China, Indonesia, Philippines) dominate Gen Z numbers. Africa (Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt) is also prominent due to a younger population structure.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"6769\" data-end=\"6821\"><strong data-start=\"6772\" data-end=\"6821\">How Gen Z Population Shapes the World in 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6823\" data-end=\"6923\">Now that we understand how many Gen Z individuals exist, it\u2019s important to see <strong data-start=\"6902\" data-end=\"6922\">why this matters<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6925\" data-end=\"6951\"><strong data-start=\"6929\" data-end=\"6951\">1. Economic Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6952\" data-end=\"7237\">Gen Z forms a large share of the workforce in many countries. In developed nations, they are entering entry-level roles and influencing labor markets. Across developing regions, they will continue to shape future economic demand as they become consumers, entrepreneurs, and innovators.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7239\" data-end=\"7268\"><strong data-start=\"7243\" data-end=\"7268\">2. Cultural Influence<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7269\" data-end=\"7486\">From music and fashion to social activism and entertainment, Gen Z trends often spread globally. TikTok, streaming culture, online gaming, and digital art movements are heavily influenced by Gen Z tastes and creators.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7488\" data-end=\"7514\"><strong data-start=\"7492\" data-end=\"7514\">3. Political Power<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7515\" data-end=\"7747\">In many regions \u2014 particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America \u2014 young people are increasingly active in politics. Youth-led movements and protests have emerged in several countries, reflecting Gen Z\u2019s growing role in civic life.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7749\" data-end=\"7779\"><strong data-start=\"7753\" data-end=\"7779\">4. Technology Adoption<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7780\" data-end=\"7973\">As \u201cdigital natives,\u201d Gen Z people have grown up with technology integrated into everyday life. They are faster to adopt new digital tools, platforms, and innovations than previous generations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7975\" data-end=\"7999\"><strong data-start=\"7979\" data-end=\"7999\">5. Social Trends<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8000\" data-end=\"8209\">Gen Z often leads trends in education priorities, work\u2013life balance, environmental concerns, and social justice issues. These preferences are reshaping how companies and governments engage with young citizens.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8273\" data-end=\"8666\">\n<li data-start=\"8273\" data-end=\"8418\">\n<p data-start=\"8275\" data-end=\"8418\"><strong data-start=\"8275\" data-end=\"8303\">Global Gen Z population:<\/strong> Roughly around <strong data-start=\"8319\" data-end=\"8345\">2.4\u20132.6 billion people<\/strong> \u2014 nearly one-third of the world. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8419\" data-end=\"8547\">\n<p data-start=\"8421\" data-end=\"8547\"><strong data-start=\"8421\" data-end=\"8451\">Largest Gen Z populations:<\/strong> India, China, Indonesia, the United States, Pakistan. <span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8548\" data-end=\"8666\">\n<p data-start=\"8550\" data-end=\"8666\"><strong data-start=\"8550\" data-end=\"8561\">Impact:<\/strong> Gen Z is economically and culturally influential, shaping technology, politics, work, and global trends.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8668\" data-end=\"8922\">Understanding Gen Z\u2019s size and geographic distribution is essential for businesses, policymakers, educators, and communities aiming to plan for the future. As this generation continues to enter adulthood, its footprint on global society will only expand.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Population of Generation Z (Gen Z) in the World in 2026 Generation Z \u2014 often called Gen Z \u2014 refers to the group of people born roughly between 1997 and 2012. These are the young people who grew up with digital technologies like the internet, smartphones and social platforms from a very early age. 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