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Age · born in 2000
Born in 2000 — how old are they?
Someone born in 2000 turns 26 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 25. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.
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People born in 2000 are Gen Zs (the 1997–2012 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 2000 is the year of the Metal Dragon. 2000 was a leap year — anyone born on 29 February only sees their "real" date every four years. 7 leap years have passed since 2000.
They turned 18 in 2018 and could first drive in 2017; the big three-oh lands in 2030. Their UK State Pension age is 68, reached around 2068. They were 7 when the first iPhone launched (2007) — their childhood straddled the switch from keypad phones to smartphones.
Back in 2000: globally, the world entered the new millennium. (A selection of 2000's landmark events.)
Milestones for someone born in 2000
| Year of birth | 2000 |
| Started school (approx.) | 2004 |
| Could drive (17) | 2017 |
| Turned 18 | 2018 |
| Turns 30 | 2030 |
| Turns 40 | 2040 |
| Turns 50 | 2050 |
| State Pension age (68) | 2068 |
| Turns 100 | 2100 |
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?Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 2000, in 2026?
They turn 26 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 25. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.
What generation is someone born in 2000?
Gen Z — the 1997–2012 cohort.
What Chinese zodiac year is 2000?
2000 is the year of the Metal Dragon (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).
When did someone born in 2000 turn 18?
In 2018, on their birthday.
When do they turn 30?
In 2030. The following round birthdays: 40 in 2040 and 50 in 2050.
Was 2000 a leap year?
Yes — February 2000 had 29 days. Anyone born on 29 February 2000 celebrates the exact date only in leap years, otherwise on 28 February or 1 March.
What happened in 2000?
Among the landmark events: globally, the world entered the new millennium.
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