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Age · born in 1982
Born in 1982 — how old are they?
Someone born in 1982 turns 44 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 43. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.
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People born in 1982 are Millennial (Gen Y)s (the 1981–1996 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 1982 is the year of the Water Dog. 11 leap years have passed since 1982.
They turned 18 in 2000 and could first drive in 1999; the next round birthday is 50, in 2032. Their UK State Pension age is 68, reached around 2050 (legislation under review for later cohorts). They saw in the new millennium (2000) aged 18 and were 25 when the first iPhone launched (2007).
Back in 1982: globally, the audio CD was introduced; in the UK, the Falklands War was fought. (A selection of 1982's landmark events.)
Milestones for someone born in 1982
| Year of birth | 1982 |
| Started school (approx.) | 1986 |
| Could drive (17) | 1999 |
| Turned 18 | 2000 |
| Turns 30 | 2012 |
| Turns 40 | 2022 |
| Turns 50 | 2032 |
| State Pension age (68) | 2050 |
| Turns 100 | 2082 |
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?Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 1982, in 2026?
They turn 44 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 43. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.
What generation is someone born in 1982?
Millennial (Gen Y) — the 1981–1996 cohort.
What Chinese zodiac year is 1982?
1982 is the year of the Water Dog (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).
When did / will they turn 18?
In 2000, on their birthday.
When does someone born in 1982 reach State Pension age?
Their State Pension age is 68, reached around 2050. The exact date depends on the day of birth — check the retirement-age calculator.
What happened in 1982?
Among the landmark events: globally, the audio CD was introduced; in the UK, the Falklands War was fought.
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