Exact age today by birth month
How old were you in…? Age in other years
When can you retire?
- United States: full Social Security retirement age for people born in 2000 is 67, reached in 2067. Benefits can start from age 62 (in 2062) at a reduced rate. Source: Social Security Administration.
- Elsewhere: pension ages differ by country and employer – for example, many government jobs in India retire at 60 (in 2060).
Milestone birthdays
Generation and zodiac
- Generation: 2000 falls in Generation Z, born 1997–2012 (Pew Research Center definition).
- Chinese zodiac: the Metal Dragon, from Chinese New Year, which was on February 5, 2000. Born earlier in 2000? Your sign is the Rabbit.
- Calendar: 2000 started on a Saturday and had 366 days, including February 29.
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Frequently asked questions
How old am I if I was born in 2000?
In 2026 you turn 26. So today, October 20, 2026, you are 26 if your birthday has passed and 25 if it has not.
What generation is 2000?
Someone born in 2000 belongs to Generation Z (born 1997–2012).
When can I retire if I was born in 2000?
In the United States, the full Social Security retirement age for people born in 2000 is 67. You can start reduced benefits at 62, in 2062. Other countries set their own pension ages.
What is the Chinese zodiac sign for 2000?
The Metal Dragon. Chinese New Year 2000 was on February 5, 2000, so people born in 2000 before that date are the Rabbit.
Was 2000 a leap year?
Yes. 2000 had 366 days, with February 29 falling on a Tuesday.
When does someone born in 2000 turn 50?
In 2050, in 24 years.
Other birth years