Elder millennial: This is the year they turn 40 | CBC News
This is the year that some millennials reach middle age, and the CBC's Danielle Nerman explores if they are still eating avocado toast and living with their parents.
www.cbc.caDirect answer: As of today, the oldest millennials are around 45–44 years old, since Millennials are typically defined as those born between 1981 and 1996.
Context and latest nuance:
- Definitions vary slightly by source, but Pew Research Center-type definitions place the oldest millennials at birth year 1981, making them 44 in 2025 and 45 in 2026, while the youngest hit their late 20s going into 2026.[2][5]
- Common public discussions refer to “elder millennials” around 40–45, reflecting the shifting public narrative as this cohort moves through mid-life milestones.[3][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest reputable figures from Pew or major outlets and cite them precisely.