Someone born in 1999 turns 27 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 26. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.
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People born in 1999 are Gen Zs (the 1997–2012 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 1999 is the year of the Earth Rabbit. 7 leap years have passed since 1999.
They turned 18 in 2017 and could first drive in 2016; the big three-oh lands in 2029. Their UK State Pension age is 68, reached around 2067. They saw in the new millennium (2000) aged 1 and were 8 when the first iPhone launched (2007).
Back in 1999: globally, the euro was introduced (non-cash). (A selection of 1999's landmark events.)
| Year of birth | 1999 |
| Started school (approx.) | 2003 |
| Could drive (17) | 2016 |
| Turned 18 | 2017 |
| Turns 30 | 2029 |
| Turns 40 | 2039 |
| Turns 50 | 2049 |
| State Pension age (68) | 2067 |
| Turns 100 | 2099 |
They turn 27 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 26. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.
Gen Z — the 1997–2012 cohort.
1999 is the year of the Earth Rabbit (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).
In 2017, on their birthday.
In 2029. The following round birthdays: 40 in 2039 and 50 in 2049.
Among the landmark events: globally, the euro was introduced (non-cash).