Brexit: UK leaves the EU¶
Brexit: UK leaves the EU happened in 2020. Below is how it touched each generation, based on the life stage they were in at the time.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brexit
Impact by generation (2020)¶
How old each generation was when this happened, and the life stage they were in.
| Generation | Born | Age in 2020 | Life stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Generation | 1883–1900 | no longer living | — |
| Interbellum Generation | 1901–1913 | no longer living | — |
| Greatest Generation | 1914–1924 | 96–106 | retired |
| Silent Generation | 1925–1945 | 75–95 | retired |
| Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 56–74 | working–retired |
| Generation X | 1965–1980 | 40–55 | working |
| Generation Y | 1981–1996 | 24–39 | working |
| Generation Z | 1997–2012 | 8–23 | school–working |
| Generation Alpha | 2013–2024 | newborn–7 | school |
Last updated: 2026-06-04