THEMES // EMERGING MIDDLE-CLASS // GENERATIONAL GROUPS
Key Generational Groups in Developed Nations // (DATA SHOWN IS FOR USA)

Baby Boomers 1946-64

  • 28% of population; 50% of personal income;
  • Entering peak earning years as they mature;
  • Lucrative market for travel, entertainment, housing, etc.

Generation X 1965-76
  • First generation of 'latchkey' children;
  • More cautious/cynical outlook;
  • Share new cultural concerns;
  • $125bn in annual purchasing power;
  • Will be primary purchasers by 2010


Generation Y 1977-94
  • 72 million strong;
  • Extremely tech-savvy;
  • Huge potential market;
  • Children of baby boomers;
  • 'New media' generation