Born in 2018 — how old are they?

Someone born in 2018 turns 8 on their birthday in 2026; before it they are 7. Enter the exact date below for the age in years, months and days.

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People born in 2018 are Gen Alphas (the 2013–2024 cohort), and in the Chinese zodiac 2018 is the year of the Earth Dog. 2 leap years have passed since 2018.

They started school around 2022 (Reception starts the September after turning 4) and turn 18 in 2036 — 10 years from now. Their first round birthday, 10, comes in 2028. They were born into a world where smartphones were already everyday objects.

Back in 2018: globally, the World Cup in Russia; in the UK, Harry and Meghan married. (A selection of 2018's landmark events.)

Milestones for someone born in 2018

Year of birth	2018
Started school (approx.)	2022
Could drive (17)	2035
Turned 18	2036
Turns 30	2048
Turns 40	2058
Turns 50	2068
State Pension age (68)	2086
Turns 100	2118

How old is someone born in…

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?Frequently asked questions

How old is someone born in 2018, in 2026?

They turn 8 on their 2026 birthday; before it they are 7. Use the calculator above for the exact age in years, months and days.

What generation is someone born in 2018?

Gen Alpha — the 2013–2024 cohort.

What Chinese zodiac year is 2018?

2018 is the year of the Earth Dog (the Chinese New Year falls in January–February, so January babies may belong to the previous animal).

When will someone born in 2018 turn 18?

In 2036, on their birthday — 10 years from now. They can sit the driving test a year earlier, in 2035.

When did they start school?

In England children start Reception the September after their 4th birthday, so around 2022–2023, depending on the birth month.

What happened in 2018?

Among the landmark events: globally, the World Cup in Russia; in the UK, Harry and Meghan married.

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