Vietnam Generation Breakdown 2026: How Many Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers?
In Vietnam, Millennials are the largest generation: 26,101,663 people, 25.5% of the population.
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). See the population pyramid for Vietnam.
- Gen Beta — 1,952,796 (1.9%)
- Gen Alpha — 18,196,138 (17.8%)
- Gen Z — 22,645,564 (22.2%)
- Millennials — 26,101,663 (25.5%)
- Gen X — 19,589,790 (19.2%)
- Baby Boomers — 12,222,608 (12.0%)
- Silent Generation — 1,453,231 (1.4%)
- Greatest Generation — 15,641 (<0.1%)
Generation Population Distribution - Vietnam
Generation Breakdown by Population - Vietnam
Total Population: 102,177,431
| Generation | Birth Years | Age Range (2026) | Population | % of Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gen Beta | 2025–2039 | 0–1 years | 1,952,796 | 1.9% | 1,021,817 | 930,980 |
Gen Alpha | 2013–2024 | 2–13 years | 18,196,138 | 17.8% | 9,433,384 | 8,762,753 |
Gen Z | 1997–2012 | 14–29 years | 22,645,564 | 22.2% | 11,424,848 | 11,220,716 |
Millennials | 1981–1996 | 30–45 years | 26,101,663 | 25.5% | 13,031,497 | 13,070,166 |
Gen X | 1965–1980 | 46–61 years | 19,589,790 | 19.2% | 9,510,030 | 10,079,761 |
Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 62–80 years | 12,222,608 | 12.0% | 5,216,200 | 7,006,407 |
Silent Generation | 1928–1945 | 81–98 years | 1,453,231 | 1.4% | 398,867 | 1,054,364 |
Greatest Generation | before 1928 | 99+ years | 15,641 | <0.1% | 970 | 14,671 |
| Total | 102,177,431 | 100.0% | 50,037,614 | 52,139,818 | ||
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).
Vietnam Generations: Frequently Asked Questions
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant).
What is the largest generation in Vietnam?
Millennials are the largest generation in Vietnam, with 26,101,663 people (25.5%).
How many Gen Z, Millennials and Baby Boomers are in Vietnam?
Vietnam has 22,645,564 Gen Z, 26,101,663 Millennials and 12,222,608 Baby Boomers.
What share of Vietnam is Gen Z, and how does it rank?
Gen Z is 22.2% of Vietnam, the 71st-lowest Gen Z share of the 194 countries.
How do the youngest and oldest generations compare in Vietnam?
The youngest generations, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta, together number 20,148,934 in Vietnam, versus 1,468,872 in the oldest two, the Silent and Greatest generations.
How does the largest generation in Vietnam compare with the world?
Millennials are 25.5% of Vietnam, compared with 22.5% worldwide.
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