Gen Z are embracing traditional milestones like getting married and having children more than older generations before them, according to our research. Our survey which sought the views of 4,000 people, found that three quarters (75%) of Gen Z want to get married, whilst 7 in 10 (69%) want to have children.
Why Gen Z aren't flying the nest. Building up savings is a top factor for staying put: More than a quarter of young Americans say they've been able to pocket more than $1,000 a month while living with family – and 70% said they wouldn't be where they are financially if they hadn't.
An overview of Millennial and Gen Z dating statistics
75% of Gen Z are single. 44% of millennials are married. Millennials spend an average of two hours a day on dating apps. 74% of millennials and Gen Zers use dating apps.
Gen Z Americans are more likely to delay having kids due to economic conditions than millennials, according to a new report from AI platform Pearl.com. It's what analysts say could be a concerning trend as the birth rate continues to decline, creating larger implications for the economy, workforce and global politics.
But Gen Z has adopted a more idealistic attitude, with many saying they want to find their soulmates—more than 40% are in serious relationships, and 27% are looking for “the one,” according to 2024 findings from Her Campus Media. And overwhelmingly, 93% said they were interested in the idea of marriage.
So, Is Gen Z Aging Faster? The good news for Gen Z is that most indications of aging faster are based on lifestyle choices that can be chanted to slow the process — and Gen Z has time to reverse some negative health trends. Hold off on the Botox, fillers and retinol use until you're older.
She added: "Gen Z sees work more transactionally as a result; they do not buy into the same narrative that work equals fulfillment and they are looking for multiple streams of revenue. They are also looking for a partner who brings them that stability."
In its LGBTQ identity breakdown, the report found 72% of Gen Z adults identified as straight, 15% as bisexual, 5% as gay or lesbian and 8% as something else. Researchers also found that Gen Z adults were more ethnically and racially diverse than older generations and less likely to affiliate with established religions.
Adult children who return to live with their parents, the so-called 'boomerang generation', cause a significant decline in parents' quality of life and well-being, according to new LSE research.
Gen Z has been deemed the loneliest generation, according to a new study from GWI. Roughly eight in 10 members of Gen Z said they had experienced feelings of loneliness over the last year, and two in 10 said they "often" feel lonely. Another 15 percent said they "regularly" feel lonely.
That varies by generation, however: Gen Z expects to retire at age 60, Boomers at 72, Millennials at 64 and Gen X at 67. 32% of Millennials and 30% of Gen Z expect to live to 100 – higher than the 22% of Gen X and 21% of Boomers who expect to become a centenarian.
Yet the desire to stay connected is strong: 52% of Gen Z/millennials have 1 to 3 friends they see regularly, with some of the most popular activities including going to a restaurant or bar (72%), spending time outdoors (56%), or going to a birthday celebration (50%).
According to the study, fewer than one-quarter of Gen Z adults (23%) met their partner through a dating app, social media, or online community. At a time when so much of their life has been digitized, from school to socialization, meeting someone at a park, bar, or library may feel novel.
On present trends, 58 percent of Gen Z women and 56 percent of Gen Z men (born 1997 onwards) will ever marry, compared to 56-67 percent of millennials (born 1981-1996), 62-82 percent of Gen X (born 1965-1980), and 77-96 percent of boomers (born 1946-1964).
"BofA Global Research has noted that a huge transfer of wealth is expected as Baby Boomers pass down assets to younger generations, meaning that Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly likely to be making key spending and saving decisions."
This pervasive sense of uncertainty amplifies their desire for autonomy, flexibility and environments that prioritize psychological well-being. When these expectations aren't met, some Gen Z employees view quitting as a way to prioritize their mental health and regain a sense of control over their work-life balance.
The "gen Z stare" is the blank, expressionless stare some gen Zers will give in place of a greeting or small talk. It is commonly delivered by people working in customer service jobs. According to KnowYourMeme, the first known mention of the gen Z stare appeared on TikTok on July 29, 2024, in a post by @meghan.
As is the case with young people, Gen Z does not currently have to worry much about disease, and their health-conscious behavior now will likely lower their risk of many health issues as they grow older. For example, Gen Z has some of the lowest rates of binge alcohol use of any generation, especially among males.
Gen Z is far more likely to be single than any other generation, according to a new report from Coupon Birds. While only 28 percent of millennials said they were single in the survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, a whopping 46 percent of Gen Z were without a partner.
Gen Z Children Overwhelmingly Value Their Parents' Opinions and Enjoy Spending Time With Them, Regardless of Age, Race/Ethnicity or Gender. Bar chart comparing the percentages of children who like spending time with their parents, as well as the percentage who say they care what their parents think about them.
