Someone born in 2010 turns 16 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 15. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.
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People born in 2010 are Gen Zs (the 1997–2012 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 2010 is the year of the Metal Tiger. 4 leap years have passed since 2010.
They can first drive in 2027 and turn 18 in 2028 (2 years away); their twenties begin in 2030. They were born into a world where smartphones were already everyday objects.
Back in 2010: globally, the iPad launched; Instagram appeared. (A selection of 2010's landmark events.)
| Year of birth | 2010 |
| Started school (approx.) | 2014 |
| Could drive (17) | 2027 |
| Turned 18 | 2028 |
| Turns 30 | 2040 |
| Turns 40 | 2050 |
| Turns 50 | 2060 |
| State Pension age (68) | 2078 |
| Turns 100 | 2110 |
They turn 16 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 15. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.
Gen Z — the 1997–2012 cohort.
2010 is the year of the Metal Tiger (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).
They can take the driving test from their 17th birthday, in 2027; they turn 18 in 2028.
In 2030; the 30th birthday follows in 2040.
Among the landmark events: globally, the iPad launched; Instagram appeared.