Bulgaria Generation Breakdown 2026: How Many Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers?
In Bulgaria, Gen X is the largest generation: 1,583,134 people, 23.7% of the population.
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). See the population pyramid for Bulgaria.
- Gen Beta — 89,457 (1.3%)
- Gen Alpha — 763,807 (11.5%)
- Gen Z — 1,046,460 (15.7%)
- Millennials — 1,383,688 (20.8%)
- Gen X — 1,583,134 (23.7%)
- Baby Boomers — 1,482,043 (22.2%)
- Silent Generation — 318,024 (4.8%)
- Greatest Generation — 1,046 (<0.1%)
Generation Population Distribution - Bulgaria
Generation Breakdown by Population - Bulgaria
Total Population: 6,667,660
| Generation | Birth Years | Age Range (2026) | Population | % of Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gen Beta | 2025–2039 | 0–1 years | 89,457 | 1.3% | 46,022 | 43,434 |
Gen Alpha | 2013–2024 | 2–13 years | 763,807 | 11.5% | 392,389 | 371,418 |
Gen Z | 1997–2012 | 14–29 years | 1,046,460 | 15.7% | 538,096 | 508,364 |
Millennials | 1981–1996 | 30–45 years | 1,383,688 | 20.8% | 711,026 | 672,662 |
Gen X | 1965–1980 | 46–61 years | 1,583,134 | 23.7% | 798,218 | 784,916 |
Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 62–80 years | 1,482,043 | 22.2% | 635,576 | 846,468 |
Silent Generation | 1928–1945 | 81–98 years | 318,024 | 4.8% | 104,454 | 213,570 |
Greatest Generation | before 1928 | 99+ years | 1,046 | <0.1% | 284 | 763 |
| Total | 6,667,660 | 100.0% | 3,226,065 | 3,441,594 | ||
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). Generation definitions: Pew Research Center (Silent–Gen Z); McCrindle Research (Gen Alpha, Gen Beta).
Bulgaria Generations: Frequently Asked Questions
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant).
What is the largest generation in Bulgaria?
Gen X is the largest generation in Bulgaria, with 1,583,134 people (23.7%).
How many Gen Z, Millennials and Baby Boomers are in Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has 1,046,460 Gen Z, 1,383,688 Millennials and 1,482,043 Baby Boomers.
What share of Bulgaria is Gen Z, and how does it rank?
Gen Z is 15.7% of Bulgaria, the 3rd-lowest Gen Z share of the 194 countries.
How do the youngest and oldest generations compare in Bulgaria?
The youngest generations, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta, together number 853,264 in Bulgaria, versus 319,070 in the oldest two, the Silent and Greatest generations.
How does the largest generation in Bulgaria compare with the world?
Gen X is 23.7% of Bulgaria, compared with 17.5% worldwide.
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