Canada Generation Breakdown 2026: How Many Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers?
In Canada, Millennials are the largest generation: 9,077,298 people, 22.4% of the population.
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). See the population pyramid for Canada.
- Gen Beta — 554,754 (1.4%)
- Gen Alpha — 4,817,756 (11.9%)
- Gen Z — 7,790,480 (19.3%)
- Millennials — 9,077,298 (22.4%)
- Gen X — 7,940,912 (19.6%)
- Baby Boomers — 8,331,830 (20.6%)
- Silent Generation — 1,924,372 (4.8%)
- Greatest Generation — 30,326 (0.1%)
Generation Population Distribution - Canada
Generation Breakdown by Population - Canada
Total Population: 40,467,728
| Generation | Birth Years | Age Range (2026) | Population | % of Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gen Beta | 2025–2039 | 0–1 years | 554,754 | 1.4% | 284,550 | 270,204 |
Gen Alpha | 2013–2024 | 2–13 years | 4,817,756 | 11.9% | 2,466,295 | 2,351,461 |
Gen Z | 1997–2012 | 14–29 years | 7,790,480 | 19.3% | 3,977,547 | 3,812,932 |
Millennials | 1981–1996 | 30–45 years | 9,077,298 | 22.4% | 4,614,880 | 4,462,418 |
Gen X | 1965–1980 | 46–61 years | 7,940,912 | 19.6% | 3,928,928 | 4,011,984 |
Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 62–80 years | 8,331,830 | 20.6% | 4,009,782 | 4,322,048 |
Silent Generation | 1928–1945 | 81–98 years | 1,924,372 | 4.8% | 803,845 | 1,120,527 |
Greatest Generation | before 1928 | 99+ years | 30,326 | 0.1% | 6,603 | 23,722 |
| Total | 40,467,728 | 100.0% | 20,092,430 | 20,375,297 | ||
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).
Canada Generations: Frequently Asked Questions
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant).
What is the largest generation in Canada?
Millennials are the largest generation in Canada, with 9,077,298 people (22.4%).
How many Gen Z, Millennials and Baby Boomers are in Canada?
Canada has 7,790,480 Gen Z, 9,077,298 Millennials and 8,331,830 Baby Boomers.
What share of Canada is Gen Z, and how does it rank?
Gen Z is 19.3% of Canada, the 40th-lowest Gen Z share of the 194 countries.
How do the youngest and oldest generations compare in Canada?
The youngest generations, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta, together number 5,372,510 in Canada, versus 1,954,698 in the oldest two, the Silent and Greatest generations.
How does the largest generation in Canada compare with the world?
Millennials are 22.4% of Canada, compared with 22.5% worldwide.
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