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Age · born in 2002
Born in 2002 — how old are they?
Someone born in 2002 turns 24 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 23. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.
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People born in 2002 are Gen Zs (the 1997–2012 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 2002 is the year of the Water Horse. 6 leap years have passed since 2002.
They turned 18 in 2020 and could first drive in 2019; the big three-oh lands in 2032. Their UK State Pension age is 68, reached around 2070. They were 5 when the first iPhone launched (2007) — their childhood straddled the switch from keypad phones to smartphones.
Back in 2002: globally, euro cash entered circulation; in the UK, the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II. (A selection of 2002's landmark events.)
Milestones for someone born in 2002
| Year of birth | 2002 |
| Started school (approx.) | 2006 |
| Could drive (17) | 2019 |
| Turned 18 | 2020 |
| Turns 30 | 2032 |
| Turns 40 | 2042 |
| Turns 50 | 2052 |
| State Pension age (68) | 2070 |
| Turns 100 | 2102 |
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?Frequently asked questions
How old is someone born in 2002, in 2026?
They turn 24 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 23. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.
What generation is someone born in 2002?
Gen Z — the 1997–2012 cohort.
What Chinese zodiac year is 2002?
2002 is the year of the Water Horse (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).
When did someone born in 2002 turn 18?
In 2020, on their birthday.
When do they turn 30?
In 2032. The following round birthdays: 40 in 2042 and 50 in 2052.
What happened in 2002?
Among the landmark events: globally, euro cash entered circulation; in the UK, the Golden Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
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