Direct 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.
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