Born in 2004
If you were born in 2004, you are 21 or 22 years old
| Date of birth | Your Age | days |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2004 | You are 22 years, 3 months, and 22 days old | 8,148 |
| February 1, 2004 | You are 22 years, 2 months, and 22 days old | 8,117 |
| March 1, 2004 | You are 22 years, 1 months, and 22 days old | 8,088 |
| April 1, 2004 | You are 22 years, 0 months, and 22 days old | 8,057 |
| May 1, 2004 | You are 21 years, 11 months, and 22 days old | 8,027 |
| June 1, 2004 | You are 21 years, 10 months, and 22 days old | 7,996 |
| July 1, 2004 | You are 21 years, 9 months, and 22 days old | 7,966 |
| August 1, 2004 | You are 21 years, 8 months, and 22 days old | 7,935 |
| September 1, 2004 | You are 21 years, 7 months, and 22 days old | 7,904 |
| October 1, 2004 | You are 21 years, 6 months, and 22 days old | 7,874 |
| November 1, 2004 | You are 21 years, 5 months, and 22 days old | 7,843 |
| December 1, 2004 | You are 21 years, 4 months, and 22 days old | 7,813 |
Generation: Generation Z
People born in 2004 belong to the Generation Z (1997–2012).
True digital natives who never knew a world without smartphones. Characterized by pragmatism, social awareness, and comfort with diversity. Growing up during the COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected their education and worldview.
Read more about generational differences in our complete generation guide.
The world in 2004
Here is what was happening in the world around the time people born in 2004 arrived:
- Facebook was launched from a Harvard dorm room
- A devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean killed over 230,000 people
- NASA's Spirit and Opportunity rovers landed on Mars
Life expectancy for people born in 2004
According to global statistics, a person born in 2004 could expect to live approximately 68.2 years at the time of their birth. Someone born in 2004 who is still alive today is 21–22 years old, which means they have lived roughly 32% of their originally expected lifespan.
Note that these figures represent global averages at birth. Actual life expectancy varies significantly by country, gender, and socioeconomic factors. Modern medicine and improved living conditions mean that people who survived childhood often outlive their birth-year estimates. Learn more in our life expectancy trends article.