Nati nel 1991

Generation: Millennials

People born in 1991 belong to the Millennials (1981–1996).

Came of age around the turn of the millennium. The first generation to grow up with the internet, smartphones, and social media. Major formative events include 9/11, the 2008 financial crisis, and the rise of the gig economy. The most educated generation in history.

Read more about generational differences in our complete generation guide.

The world in 1991

Here is what was happening in the world around the time people born in 1991 arrived:

• The Soviet Union dissolved, ending the Cold War
• The World Wide Web became publicly available
• The first Gulf War was fought in Iraq and Kuwait

Life expectancy for people born in 1991

According to global statistics, a person born in 1991 could expect to live approximately 65.2 years at the time of their birth. Someone born in 1991 who is still alive today is 34–35 years old, which means they have lived roughly 54% 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.