Birth year guide

How old is someone born in 1998?

Current age, generation, leap-year facts and milestones for people born in 1998.

If your birthday has passed28years old
If your birthday has not passed27years old
Common generationGeneration Z
Year typeCommon – 365 days
Decade1990s
Age in 203132–33
Century20
Year turning 1002098

Age of people born in 1998 in 2026

People born in 1998 are currently 27 or 28 years old depending on whether their birthday has occurred this year. The exact age needs the day and month as well.

Age in future years

The table shows an age range because the birthday may or may not have passed in the displayed year.

YearExpected age
202728–29
203132–33
203637–38
203031–32
204041–42
205051–52

Generation for this birth year

Using common generation ranges, people born in 1998 are generally classified as Generation Z. Generation boundaries are approximate and can vary by source.

Was 1998 a leap year?

No. 1998 was a common year with 365 days.

Age milestones for this birth year

AgeYear
11999
52003
102008
132011
162014
182016
212019
252023
302028
402038
502048
602058
652063
702068
802078
902088
1002098

Nearby birth years

Frequently asked questions

How old are people born in 1998 now?

They are 27 or 28, depending on whether the birthday has passed in 2026.

How do I get the exact age?

Enter the full day, month and year in the age calculator to get years, months and days.

Is the generation label official?

No. Generation ranges are common conventions and their boundaries vary by source.