เกิดปี 2002

Generation: Generation Z

People born in 2002 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 2002

Here is what was happening in the world around the time people born in 2002 arrived:

• The September 11 attacks killed nearly 3,000 people in the US
• Wikipedia was launched
• Apple released the first iPod

Life expectancy for people born in 2002

According to global statistics, a person born in 2002 could expect to live approximately 67.6 years at the time of their birth. Someone born in 2002 who is still alive today is 23–24 years old, which means they have lived roughly 36% 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.