Millennials were the largest generation group in the United States in 2024, with an estimated population of ***** million. Born between 1981 and 1996, Millennials recently surpassed Baby Boomers as the biggest group, and they will continue to be a major part of the population for many years. The rise of Generation Alpha Generation Alpha is the most recent to have been named, and many group members will not be able to remember a time before smartphones and social media. As of 2024, the oldest Generation Alpha members were still only aging into adolescents. However, the group already makes up around ***** percent of the U.S. population, and they are said to be the most racially and ethnically diverse of all the generation groups. Boomers vs. Millennials The number of Baby Boomers, whose generation was defined by the boom in births following the Second World War, has fallen by around ***** million since 2010. However, they remain the second-largest generation group, and aging Boomers are contributing to steady increases in the median age of the population. Meanwhile, the Millennial generation continues to grow, and one reason for this is the increasing number of young immigrants arriving in the United States.

In 2024, Generation Z represented **** percent of the global population, making them the largest generation group in the world, according to the source. In 2030, Millennials were forecast to represent **** percent of the population worldwide.

In 2024, Millennials were the largest generation group in the United States, making up about 21.81 percent of the population. However, Generation Z was not far behind, with Gen Z accounting for around 20.81 percent of the population in that year.

This map layer shows the prevalent generations that make up the population of the United States using multiple scales. As of 2018, the most predominant generations in the U.S. are Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964), Millennials (born 1981-1998), and Generation Z (born 1999-2016). Currently, Millennials are the most predominant population in the U.S.A generation represents a group of people who are born around the same time and experience world events and trends during the same stage of life through similar mediums (for example, online, television, print, or radio). Because of this, people born in the same generation are expected to have been exposed to similar values and developmental experiences, which may cause them to exhibit similar traits or behaviors over their lifetimes. Generations provide scientists and government officials the opportunity to measure public attitudes on important issues by people’s current position in life and document those differences across demographic groups and geographic regions. Generational cohorts also give researchers the ability to understand how different developmental experiences, such as technological, political, economic, and social changes, influence people’s opinions and personalities. Studying people in generational groups is significant because an individual’s age is a conventional predictor for understanding cultural and political gaps within the U.S. population.Though there is no exact equation to determine generational cutoff points, it is understood that we designate generational spans based on a 15- to 20-year gap. The only generational period officially designated by the U.S. Census Bureau is based on the surge of births after World War II in 1946 and a significant decline in birth rates after 1964 (Baby Boomers). From that point, generational gaps have been determined by significant political, economic, and social changes that define one’s formative years (for example, Generation Z is considered to be marked by children who were directly affected by the al Qaeda attacks of September 11, 2001).In this map layer, we visualize six active generations in the U.S., each marked by significant changes in American history:The Greatest Generation (born 1901-1924): Tom Brokaw’s 1998 book, The Greatest Generation, coined the term ‘the Greatest Generation” to describe Americans who lived through the Great Depression and later fought in WWII. This generation had significant job and education opportunities as the war ended and the postwar economic booms impacted America.The Silent Generation (born 1925-1945): The title “Silent Generation” originated from a 1951 essay published in Time magazine that proposed the idea that people born during this period were more cautious than their parents. Conflict from the Cold War and the potential for nuclear war led to widespread levels of discomfort and uncertainty throughout the generation.Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964): Baby Boomers were named after a significant increase in births after World War II. During this 20-year span, life was dramatically different for those born at the beginning of the generation than those born at the tail end of the generation. The first 10 years of Baby Boomers (Baby Boomers I) grew up in an era defined by the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War, in which a lot of this generation either fought in or protested against the war. Baby Boomers I tended to have great economic opportunities and were optimistic about the future of America. In contrast, the last 10 years of Baby Boomers (Baby Boomers II) had fewer job opportunities and available housing than their Boomer I counterparts. The effects of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal led a lot of second-wave boomers to lose trust in the American government. Generation X (born 1965-1980): The label “Generation X” comes from Douglas Coupland’s 1991 book, Generation X: Tales for An Accelerated Culture. This generation was notoriously exposed to more hands-off parenting, out-of-home childcare, and higher rates of divorce than other generations. As a result, many Gen X parents today are concerned about avoiding broken homes with their own kids.Millennials (born 1981-1998): During the adolescence of Millennials, America underwent a technological revolution with the emergence of the internet. Because of this, Millennials are generally characterized by older generations to be technologically savvy.Generation Z (born 1999-2016): Generation Z or “Zoomers” represent a generation raised on the internet and social media. Gen Z makes up the most ethnically diverse and largest generation in American history. Like Millennials, Gen Z is recognized by older generations to be very familiar with and/or addicted to technology.Questions to ask when you look at this mapDo you notice any trends with the predominant generations located in big cities? Suburbs? Rural areas?Where do you see big clusters of the same generation living in the same area?Which areas do you see the most diversity in generations?Look on the map for where you, your parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents live. Do they live in areas where their generation is the most predominant?

In 2023, there were approximately ***** million millennials in the United Kingdom, making it the largest generational cohort at that time. Millennials surpassed the Baby Boomer generation as the largest generation for the first time in 2019. The two youngest generations, Gen Z and Gen Alpha, numbered approximately **** million, and *** million respectively. Gen X are, as of the most recent year, the second-largest generation in the UK at ***** million people, with their parent's generation, the Silent Generation, numbering around *** million people in the same year. There were estimated to be ****** people who belonged to the Greatest Generation, the parents of the Baby Boomer generation, who lived through major events such as the Great Depression and World War Two. Post-War Baby Boom The baby boomer generation was the largest generation for much of this period due to the spike in births that happened after the Second World War. In 1947, for example, there were over *** million live births in the United Kingdom, compared with just ******* live births just thirty years later in 1977. Members of this generation are typically the parents of millennials, and were the driving force behind the countercultural movement of the 1960s, due to their large numbers relative to older generations at the time. The next generational cohort after Boomers are Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980. This generation had fewer members than the Boomer generation for most of its existence, and only became larger than it in 2021. Millennials and Gen Z As of 2022, the most common single year of age in the United Kingdom in 2020 was 34, with approximately ******* people this age. Furthermore, people aged between 30 and 34 were the most numerous age group in this year, at approximately 4.67 million people. As of 2022, people in this age group were Millennials, the large generation who came of age in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Many members of this generation entered the workforce following the 2008 financial crash, and suffered through high levels of unemployment during the early 2010s. The generation that followed Millennials, Generation Z, have also experienced tough socio-economic conditions recently, with key formative years dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and an increasingly unstable geopolitical situation.

In 2023, there were approximately 14.69 million millennials in the United Kingdom, making it the largest generational cohort at that time. Millennials surpassed the Baby Boomer generation as the largest generation for the first time in 2019. The two youngest generations, Gen Z and Gen Alpha, numbered approximately 13.2 million, and 8.3 million respectively. Gen X are, as of the most recent year, the second-largest generation in the UK at 14.04 million people, with their parent's generation, the Silent Generation, numbering around 4.3 million people in the same year. There were estimated to be 85,920 people who belonged to the Greatest Generation, the parents of the Baby Boomer generation, who lived through major events such as the Great Depression and World War Two. Post-War Baby Boom The baby boomer generation was the largest generation for much of this period due to the spike in births that happened after the Second World War. In 1947, for example, there were over one million live births in the United Kingdom, compared with just 657,038 live births just thirty years later in 1977. Members of this generation are typically the parents of millennials, and were the driving force behind the countercultural movement of the 1960s, due to their large numbers relative to older generations at the time. The next generational cohort after Boomers are Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980. This generation had fewer members than the Boomer generation for most of its existence, and only became larger than it in 2021. Millennials and Gen Z As of 2022, the most common single year of age in the United Kingdom in 2020 was 34, with approximately 944,491 people this age. Furthermore, people aged between 30 and 34 were the most numerous age group in this year, at approximately 4.67 million people. As of 2022, people in this age group were Millennials, the large generation who came of age in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Many members of this generation entered the workforce following the 2008 financial crash, and suffered through high levels of unemployment during the early 2010s. The generation that followed Millennials, Generation Z, have also experienced tough socio-economic conditions recently, with key formative years dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and an increasingly unstable geopolitical situation.

Millennials were the largest generation group in the United States in 2024, with an estimated population of 74.19 million. Born between 1981 and 1996, Millennials recently surpassed Baby Boomers as the biggest group, and they will continue to be a major part of the population for many years. The rise of Generation Alpha Generation Alpha is the most recent to have been named, and many group members will not be able to remember a time before smartphones and social media. As of 2024, the oldest Generation Alpha members were still only aging into adolescents. However, the group already makes up around 13.85 percent of the U.S. population, and they are said to be the most racially and ethnically diverse of all the generation groups. Boomers vs. Millennials The number of Baby Boomers, whose generation was defined by the boom in births following the Second World War, has fallen by around seven million since 2010. However, they remain the second-largest generation group, and aging Boomers are contributing to steady increases in the median age of the population. Meanwhile, the Millennial generation continues to grow, and one reason for this is the increasing number of young immigrants arriving in the United States.

In 2024, Generation Z represented 24.6 percent of the global population, making them the largest generation group in the world, according to the source. In 2030, Millennials were forecast to represent 21.6 percent of the population worldwide.

In 2024, Millennials carried out **** percent of the global spending, making them the generation group with the largest share of spending in the world, according to the source. In 2030, Generation Z was forecast to represent **** percent of the total spending worldwide.

In 2024, Millennials carried out 22.5 percent of the global spending, making them the generation group with the largest share of spending in the world, according to the source. In 2030, Generation Z was forecast to represent 18.7 percent of the total spending worldwide.

Death Care Market Outlook

The global death care market size was valued at approximately USD 105 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach around USD 150 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0% from 2024 to 2032. One of the significant growth factors driving this market is the increasing awareness and acceptance of pre-planning and personalized end-of-life services, coupled with the rising aging population across the globe.

Several factors are contributing to the growth of the death care market. Firstly, the demographic shift towards an aging population is a primary driver. As the global population continues to age, the demand for death care services is naturally increasing. This trend is particularly prominent in developed nations where life expectancies are higher. The Baby Boomer generation, which is one of the largest demographic cohorts, is now reaching ages where death care considerations become more relevant, further propelling the market growth.

Secondly, there is a rising trend in the acceptance and adoption of pre-need planning. More individuals are choosing to plan their funerals and related services in advance, to alleviate the financial and emotional burden on their families. This growing trend is supported by an increase in marketing efforts by death care service providers to educate consumers on the benefits of pre-need arrangements. Additionally, the diversification of service offerings, such as eco-friendly and personalized options, is making pre-need planning more appealing to a broader audience.

Thirdly, technological advancements and the digital transformation of the death care industry are significant growth factors. The advent of online memorials, virtual funerals, and the use of digital platforms for booking and managing services has made death care services more accessible and convenient. This digital shift not only caters to the tech-savvy younger generation who may be arranging services for older relatives but also provides options for those looking for innovative and modern approaches to end-of-life services.

Funeral Goods and Services play a crucial role in the death care market, offering a wide range of products and services that cater to the diverse needs of families during their time of loss. These goods and services include everything from caskets, urns, and memorials to embalming, body preparation, and the arrangement of memorial services. As consumers increasingly seek personalized and meaningful ways to honor their loved ones, the demand for unique and customized funeral goods and services is on the rise. This trend is driving innovation within the industry, with companies offering eco-friendly options and themed products that reflect the personal preferences and values of the deceased and their families.

Regionally, the market growth varies significantly. North America and Europe are the leading regions due to their established death care infrastructure and higher acceptance of pre-need planning. In contrast, the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period, driven by increasing urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and the growing awareness of death care services. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are also anticipated to experience steady growth, with increased investments in improving death care service facilities.

Product Type Analysis

The death care market is segmented by product type into caskets & coffins, urns, memorials, and others. The caskets & coffins segment holds a significant share of the market. This can be attributed to the traditional preference for burials over cremations in many cultures and regions. The segment is also benefiting from innovations in design and materials, offering more eco-friendly and personalized options. The growing trend of themed and customized caskets is appealing to consumers seeking unique and meaningful ways to honor their loved ones.

The urns segment is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the increasing acceptance of cremation. Cremation rates are rising globally due to factors such as lower costs compared to burials, changing religious and cultural attitudes, and environmental considerations. The demand for decorative and customizable urns is also contributing to the growth of this segment. Companies are offering a wide range of designs, from traditional to contemporary, to cater to diverse consumer prefere

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As of August 2024, more than half of Gen Z women and ** percent of Gen Z men surveyed worldwide believed that mental health was the biggest health problem in their country. The gender gap was quite pronounced across all generations, but was the largest among the Gen Z population.

Seventy percent of the global workforce will be shared equally by Generation X and Generation Y by 2020, with forecasts suggesting that Generation Z will make up nearly a ******* of the workforce as they start to enter adulthood. Employment rates in industrialized countries In member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), employment rates range between ** and ** percent of the working age population. Northern European countries such as Iceland, Sweden, and Denmark have some of the highest employment rates, along with New Zealand and Japan. Italy, Greece, and Turkey had the lowest employment rates in OECD countries. The staffing industry Recruitment firms are now well-established in many industrialized countries. The global staffing industry was estimated to have revenues of *** billion U.S. dollars in 2017, with firms from the United States generating a ** percent share of that figure. Firms from Japan also held a significant market share and this highlights the growth in the staffing industry across Asia, with the Chinese market expecting revenues to increase by around ** percent in 2019.

China was the largest contributor to global power sector emissions in 2023, having produced *** billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (GtCO₂e) from electricity generation. This was more than triple the emissions produced in the U.S. - the second-largest emitter within the power sector. Emissions from electricity generation in these two countries have been on opposite trajectories in recent decades. While emissions in the U.S. have decreased by some ** percent since the turn of the century, those in China have risen fivefold.

E-waste generation worldwide has nearly doubled since 2010, from **** million metric tons to roughly ** million tons in 2022. Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams, with global e-waste generation projected to reach ** million metric tons by 2030. What makes up electronic waste? In 2022, small equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, microwaves, toasters, and electric kettles made up the largest share of global electronic waste generation, at more than **** million metric tons. Another ** million metric tons of large equipment waste was also generated that year. Although still accounting for less than one percent of e-waste generated worldwide, the growth in solar PV capacity worldwide has seen photovoltaic panels as a growing waste stream. Where is electronic waste generated? China is by far the largest e-waste generating country worldwide, with more than ** million metric tons generated in 2022. In fact, Asia accounted for nearly half of all e-waste generated that year. Nevertheless, when it comes to e-waste generation per capita, four of the top five countries were located in Europe, with Norway leading the ranking at **** kilograms per inhabitant.

Worldwide gas power production climbed to some ***** terawatt-hours in 2024. This was the highest ever volume recorded and more than double the volume generated in 2000. The United States is the largest gas power generating country in the world.

In 2023, East Asia and the Pacific had the largest hydropower generation capacity worldwide, at over 1.5 petawatt hours. By comparison, Europe's hydropower generation amounted to 637 terawatt hours that year. Norway was one of the highest generators of hydroelectricity in Europe.

In 2022, Europe was the continent that generated the most e-waste per capita, at an average of 17.6 kilograms. This was slightly more than the per capita generation in Oceania. Although Europe has the highest per capita rate, in terms of total e-waste generation, Asia produces the largest voume. The majority of e-waste generated around the world is from small electronic equipment. This includes products such as vacuum cleaners, microwaves, and cameras.

Globally, about 25 percent of the population is under 15 years of age and 10 percent is over 65 years of age. Africa has the youngest population worldwide. In Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 40 percent of the population is below 15 years, and only three percent are above 65, indicating the low life expectancy in several of the countries. In Europe, on the other hand, a higher share of the population is above 65 years than the population under 15 years. Fertility rates The high share of children and youth in Africa is connected to the high fertility rates on the continent. For instance, South Sudan and Niger have the highest population growth rates globally. However, about 50 percent of the world’s population live in countries with low fertility, where women have less than 2.1 children. Some countries in Europe, like Latvia and Lithuania, have experienced a population decline of one percent, and in the Cook Islands, it is even above two percent. In Europe, the majority of the population was previously working-aged adults with few dependents, but this trend is expected to reverse soon, and it is predicted that by 2050, the older population will outnumber the young in many developed countries. Growing global population As of 2025, there are 8.1 billion people living on the planet, and this is expected to reach more than nine billion before 2040. Moreover, the global population is expected to reach 10 billions around 2060, before slowing and then even falling slightly by 2100. As the population growth rates indicate, a significant share of the population increase will happen in Africa.