Maps / 30 weeks ago

Europe’s age divide: Boomers dominate as youthful generations lag behind

A generational map of Europe paints an 'unpleasant' picture of a continent growing older, with Baby Boomers now the largest demographic group in most European countries. According to the map, nations from Portugal to Poland are led—numerically, economically, and politically—by citizens born between 1944 and 1964. Colour-coded for clarity, the map shows a vast sea of orange representing countries where Boomers have become the largest generation. Meanwhile, smaller patches of green and yellow indicate where Generation X (1965–1979) and Millennials (1980–1994), respectively, still hold demographic dominance.