Philippines Generation Breakdown 2026: How Many Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers?
In the Philippines, Gen Z is the largest generation: 35,314,456 people, 30.0% of the population.
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). See the population pyramid for the Philippines.
- Gen Beta — 2,714,820 (2.3%)
- Gen Alpha — 24,823,262 (21.1%)
- Gen Z — 35,314,456 (30.0%)
- Millennials — 27,568,612 (23.4%)
- Gen X — 17,584,982 (14.9%)
- Baby Boomers — 9,075,626 (7.7%)
- Silent Generation — 641,731 (0.5%)
- Greatest Generation — 982 (<0.1%)
Generation Population Distribution - Philippines
Generation Breakdown by Population - Philippines
Total Population: 117,724,472
| Generation | Birth Years | Age Range (2026) | Population | % of Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gen Beta | 2025–2039 | 0–1 years | 2,714,820 | 2.3% | 1,405,438 | 1,309,382 |
Gen Alpha | 2013–2024 | 2–13 years | 24,823,262 | 21.1% | 12,695,436 | 12,127,826 |
Gen Z | 1997–2012 | 14–29 years | 35,314,456 | 30.0% | 17,836,252 | 17,478,204 |
Millennials | 1981–1996 | 30–45 years | 27,568,612 | 23.4% | 13,896,310 | 13,672,302 |
Gen X | 1965–1980 | 46–61 years | 17,584,982 | 14.9% | 8,666,492 | 8,918,489 |
Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 62–80 years | 9,075,626 | 7.7% | 4,027,919 | 5,047,708 |
Silent Generation | 1928–1945 | 81–98 years | 641,731 | 0.5% | 186,114 | 455,617 |
Greatest Generation | before 1928 | 99+ years | 982 | <0.1% | 180 | 802 |
| Total | 117,724,472 | 100.0% | 58,714,141 | 59,010,330 | ||
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).
Philippines Generations: Frequently Asked Questions
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant).
What is the largest generation in the Philippines?
Gen Z is the largest generation in the Philippines, with 35,314,456 people (30.0%).
How many Gen Z, Millennials and Baby Boomers are in the Philippines?
The Philippines has 35,314,456 Gen Z, 27,568,612 Millennials and 9,075,626 Baby Boomers.
What share of the Philippines is Gen Z, and how does it rank?
Gen Z is 30.0% of the Philippines, the 50th-highest Gen Z share of the 194 countries.
How do the youngest and oldest generations compare in the Philippines?
The youngest generations, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta, together number 27,538,082 in the Philippines, versus 642,713 in the oldest two, the Silent and Greatest generations.
How does the largest generation in the Philippines compare with the world?
Gen Z is 30.0% of the Philippines, compared with 24.7% worldwide.
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