Generations in the UK

Statistics report on generations and age groups in the United Kingdom

Generations in the UK

This report provided statistical information on different generations and age groups in the United Kingdom. The first part looks at the demographics of UK generations, including age, gender, and ethnicity data. In the second section, there is an overview of the political views of different generations and age groups, followed by a chapter on economic indicators such as employment. The last part looks at how different generations view each other, as well as where they stand on certain issues.

Table of contents

Demographics

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  • Premium Statistic Population of the UK 1990-2023, by generation
  • Basic Statistic Perceived generation of people in the United Kingdom in 2021, by year of birth
  • Basic Statistic Gen Alpha population UK 2023 by age and gender
  • Basic Statistic Gen Z population UK 2023 by age and gender
  • Basic Statistic Millennial population of the UK 2023, by age and gender
  • Basic Statistic Gen X population UK 2023 by age and gender
  • Basic Statistic Baby Boomer population UK 2023, by age and gender
  • Premium Statistic Population of England and Wales 2021, by generation and ethnicity
  • Premium Statistic Sexual orientation in Great Britain by generation 2022
  • Premium Statistic Sexual attraction in Great Britain by generation 2022

Politics

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  • Basic Statistic Voting intention in the United Kingdom 2024, by age
  • Premium Statistic Share of people who think Brexit was the right or wrong decision 2024, by age group
  • Basic Statistic Support for the British monarchy 2024, by age group
  • Basic Statistic Most important issues facing Britain according to young voters 2024
  • Premium Statistic Share of people who have confidence in the government UK 2022, by generation
  • Basic Statistic Share of people who have confidence in the European Union UK 2022, by generation

Economic Situation

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  • Premium Statistic Number of people employed in the UK 1992-2022, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Number of people unemployed in the UK 1992-2022, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Number of people economically inactive in the UK 1992-2022, by generation
  • Basic Statistic Average annual earnings for full-time employees in the UK 2004-2023, by age group
  • Basic Statistic Average annual earnings for full-time employees in the UK 2024, by age and gender

Issues and perceptions

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  • Premium Statistic Characteristics of generations in the UK 2022
  • Premium Statistic Perceptions on which generation had the best quality of life UK 2022
  • Basic Statistic Favorability rating of generations in the UK 2022
  • Premium Statistic Percentage of people who identify as being atheist UK 2022, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Attitudes toward suicide UK 2022, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Attitudes toward casual sex UK 2022, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Trust in the press in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022, by generation

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