Defined by diversity, digital nativity, and a strong affinity for community, Generation Z (aka Gen Z), represents individuals born between 1997 and 2012. As the largest generation to date, Gen Z’s spending power is set to soar past $12 trillion by 2030.

Whether you’re a digital creator, entrepreneur, or business, understanding this lucrative generation is crucial if you want to reach them effectively. To aid in your efforts, we’ve compiled over 100 Gen Z statistics for 2025.

Read on for a comprehensive look at the generation’s key characteristics, buying behaviors, social media habits, and much more.

Gen Z characteristics statistics

Born between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z is made up of around 2.5 billion people as of 20251

That’s around 25%-30% of the global population, making Gen Z the largest generation in history.

Breaking it down,  Gen Z in:

  • North America makes up 20% of the region’s population, with the figure remaining stable through 20302.
  • Latin America makes up 25% of the region's population and will decrease to 24% by 2030.
  • Europe makes up 17% of the region's population, with the figure remaining stable through 2030.
  • Asia Pacific makes up 24% of the region’s population and will decrease to 23% by 2030.
  • The Middle East and North Africa makes up 27% of the region’s population and will decrease to 25% by 2030.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa makes up 32% of the region’s population and will decrease to 28% by 2030.

Gen Z’s multicultural makeup is its key defining feature. Over 50% of Gen Z self-identified as racial and ethnic minorities in 20243.

Additionally, 28% self-identified as LGBTQI+. This was 7.7% higher compared to Millennials.

gen z lgby
Source: Nielsen IQ

As of 2025, there was a 45% increase in Gen Z who identified as married and a 23% increase in those with kids4.

Additionally, 19% of Gen Z were decision-makers at work, up 15% year-over-year.

The number of Gen Z pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher fell by 21% in 2024.

Additionally, only 39% of Gen Z between the ages of 12-15 believed going to university was important, a notable drop from over 50% in 2021.

Gen Z's spending power is expected to grow to an estimated $12 trillion by 2030, up from around $9.8 trillion in 2024.

Gen Z spending will grow at a CAGR of over 4%, twice the speed of previous generations.

Their spending will overtake Boomer spending by 2029.

By 2034, Gen Z will add close to $9 trillion in spending globally, surpassing Millennials ($8.8 trillion), Gen X ($7.5 trillion) and Boomers ($1.4 trillion). 

Total global spending was $57.6 trillion in 2024, with Gen Z spending accounting for just over 17% of the total.

genz spending
Source: Nielsen IQ

By 2030, Gen Z’s share of spending is expected to increase to 18.7%, or $67.2 trillion.

A snapshot of Gen Z’s spending in 2024 revealed that their share of spend in:

  • APAC was 19%
  • North America was 15%
  • Europe was 15%
  • LATAM and Caribbean was 21%
  • M.East and North Africa was 23%
  • Sub-Saharan Africa was 29%

The average 25-year-old Gen Z consumer in the US had an annual household income of over $40,000, making them better off than Millenials at the same age.

Gen Z’s income was also over 50% of Baby Boomer income at the same age after accounting for taxes, inflation, and government transfers. 

In 2024, 48% of Gen Z expected their personal finances to improve, up from 44% in 20236.

32% also believed economic conditions would improve, up from 30 % in 2023.

59% of Gen Z planned to save more money in 2025. There was also a 29% drop in those without savings or investments.

Gen Z was also ahead in terms of investing, with a 46% increase in 18 to 27-year-olds holding stocks and shares since 2017.

34% of Gen Z cited the cost of living as their top concern in 2024.

Unemployment was second at 21%, followed by climate change and mental health at 20% and 19%, respectively.

generational influences
Source: World Economic Forum

60% of Gen Z lived paycheck to paycheck in 2024.

30% of Gen Z felt financially insecure in 2024. However, more Gen Zers felt more optimistic about the outlook of the economy (32% vs. 30%) and their personal finances (48% vs. 44%) going into 2025.

In 2024, 62% of Gen Z consumers felt anxious about climate change7.

In response, 73% took an environmentally conscious action and 79% also believed businesses needed to do more to allow them to make more sustainable buying decisions. Over and above this, 58% of Gen Z consumers were prepared to pay more for eco-friendly products.

Between 2020 and 2025, there was a 25% increase in mental health issues among Gen Z.

Gen Z was also the most likely generation to experience anxiety, with 28% saying they were prone to the condition.

Gen Z buying behavior statistics 

39% of Gen Z consumers sought out novelty and fun, even in everyday products8. Additionally:

  • 37% only bought products or services from a trusted brand.
  • 36% were prepared to pay more for products that made their lives easier.
  • 35% believed it was important to indulge or engage in self-care regularly.

An average of 52% of Gen Z consumers aged 16-24 bought something online each week as of February 20259.

For Gen Z consumers falling within the 25-34 age group (25 to 28), weekly online shopping rates increased to 56%.

99% of Gen Z consumers in the US selected smartphones as their preferred device for online purchases10.

48% shopped online 2 to 3 times a week, 33% shopped every few months, and 19% shopped 5 to 6 times a week in 2024. 

genz online purposes
Source: Meltwater 

Additionally, 31% planned to shop online more throughout 2025. 

Notably on platforms such as online marketplaces (46%) and online retail stores like Amazon, Temu, and Rakuten (42%).

Globally, 77% of male and 71% of female Gen Z consumers aged 16-24 made digital product purchases each month as of February 2025.

Top purchases included Movie or TV streaming services at 29% and Music streaming services at 26%.

This was followed by:

  • Mobile games - 21%
  • Music downloads - 21%
  • Mobile apps - 19%
  • Educational content - 15%
  • eBooks - 11%

In the US alone, 82% of Gen Zers bought digital products in 2024.

This is anticipated to grow to 84% in 2025 and reach 87% by 2027.

Plus, over 56% of Gen Z had more than 6-10 or more subscriptions11

More than 55% of Gen Z felt they were spending too much on subscriptions. 

Meanwhile, 49% felt they subscribed to too many services.

Just over 30% spent $51-$100 per month on subscriptions, while:

  • 28% spent $0-$50 per month.
  • 26% spent $100-$150 per month.
  • 16% spent more than $150 per month.
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50% of Gen Z consumers cited selected delivery as the key motivating factor for completing online purchases in 2025.

40% selected coupons and discounts, while 34% selected customer reviews. They also cited easy returns (30%) and next-day delivery (30%) as strong motivators.

Other purchase drivers included, a product being:

  • High quality -39%
  • On sale - 37%
  • Recommended by friends and family - 27% ( the highest of any generation).

50% of Gen Z consumers conducted online research before making a purchase in 2024. Notably, 70% of Gen Z only trusted a brand after carrying out their own research. 

The main channels for research included social networks (51%), search engines (45%), and mobile apps (34%).

Other notable channels included:

  • Consumer reviews - 34%
  • Product and brand websites - 29%
  • Video sites - 26%
  • Price comparison sites - 21%

37% of Gen Z were skeptical of most online content, believing it was fake or suspect until proven otherwise.

39% typically questioned a post’s credibility. As a result, 49% of Gen Z carried out their own research to verify online information12. In addition, 38% consulted multiple sources before making decisions. 

52% of Gen Z preferred to get trusted information from well-known experts.

Next in line were top search results from Google, Bing, etc. at 43%. This was followed by:

  • Forum comments on platforms like Reddit - 41%
  • Established media companies and news outlets - 36%
  • Social media influencers - 30%
  • Trusted bloggers and creators - 28%
genz online credibility
Source: Raptive

40% of Gen Z also relied heavily on reviews from online influencers before buying an item13.

Additionally, 51% of Gen Zers believed that influencers created new trends.

31% of female and 27% of male Gen Z internet users aged 16-24 were concerned about how companies used their personal data online in 2024.

6% and 34% of female and male internet users, respectively, declined cookies on websites.

The use of virtual private networks (VPNs) was higher (34%) among male internet users in this age group than for female users 21%.

Additionally, 36% of Gen Z consumers made use of ad blockers.

Key reasons for using these tools were:

  • Too many ads - 64%
  • Ads getting in the way - 55%
  • Privacy protection - 40%
  • Irrelevant ads - 40%

Another key issue with ads was that under 20% of Gen Z consumers felt represented in the ads they saw in 2024.

Among them, females aged 16-24 were the most likely to feel this way, with 15% reporting a lack of representation.

In Q3 2024, Gen Z consumers engaged in the following online brand interactions:

  • Visited a brand’s website - 45%
  • Watched a video made by a brand - 27%
  • Followed a brand on a social network - 25%
  • Downloaded or used a branded app - 21%

24% of Gen Z stated that price competitiveness mattered most when buying directly from brands in 2025.

Meanwhile, 16% cited reviews and reputation. 

A further 46% said not being able to find independent information about a brand or product would discourage them from making a purchase.

The next reason was being given time-sensitive deals before being ready to buy (43%) followed by too many sponsored or promoted posts (43%) and too many disruptive ads (41%).

Source: Wunderkind

When asked what would make them visit a business's website or app more often, Gen Z consumers selected upcoming sales or promotions.

This was followed by loyalty points and rewards at 48%, along with customer reviews and testimonials at 39%.

On the other hand, high shipping costs (29%) and a lack of trust in the brand (27%) would stop them from buying from a business website or app.

Low stock (18%) and complicated checkout processes (16%) were also key deterrents.

purchases
Source: Vogue

Gen Z consumers were most likely to be convinced to opt-in for brand communications like emails or text messages by free shipping (47%).

Other motivators included:

  • Early access to new products - 30%
  • Exclusive access to content - 24%
  • One-time discount - 25%

When asked about what would make a brand seem cool, 55% of Gen Z said sponsoring an event, while 52% said collaborating with artists, celebrities, or other brands. 

Other factors included:

  • Limited-edition product drops - 52%
  • An active social media comment section - 51%
  • Challenging social norms - 45%
  • Presence on community chat forums like Discord and Reddit - 39%

To 56% of Gen Z consumers, showing brand loyalty meant buying a brand as often as possible.

It also involved telling friends about a brand (54%), simply loving the brand even without buying it (40%), and visiting a brand’s store (38%).

Gen Z payment statistics 

Gen Z’s adoption of P2P payments (Venmo, Zelle, etc.) was 95% as of 202514.

While adoption remained steady at 93%, usage rates of over 5 times per month increased from 24% in 2023 to 40% in 2025.

Gen Z’s adoption of mobile wallets increased from 85% to 91% between 2023 and 2025.

Similarly, mobile wallet usage rates of over 5 times per month increased from 24% in 2023 to 41% in 2025.

As of 2025, 81% of Gen Z also used credit cards regularly, up from 73% in 2023.

28% consistently paid less than 50% of their monthly credit card balance.

46% of Gen Z used Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) in 2024.

This was up from 26% in 2023.

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85% of Gen Z consumers preferred digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Amazon Pay as a payment option.

In fact, 50% would reconsider a purchase if this payment option wasn’t available.

94% of Gen Z consider payment preference customization as somewhat important when choosing between similar services.

For 27% of Gen Z consumers, this was extremely important. In addition, 68% of Gen Z consumers stated that a company’s acceptance of new digital payment methods positively influenced their perception of the brand.

39% of male and 32% of female Gen Z consumers aged 16-24 made use of online digital financial services each month as of February 2025.

Use of mobile payment services like Apple Pay or Samsung Pay stood at 24% for male consumers and 23% for female consumers. 

Meanwhile, cryptocurrency ownership was 13% for male Gen Z consumers and 6% for female Gen Z.

As of 2025, 58% of Gen Z expected employers to keep pace with payment innovations.

Direct deposits dominated at 62%, while PayPal (20%) and Venmo (8%) gained traction. In addition, 34% expressed interest in receiving cryptocurrency as compensation.

For 2025, Gen Z investors planned to invest in less-risky assets15.

Cash Assets and Savings accounts made the top of the list at 39%, followed by:

  • High-yield bonds at 36%.
  • Growth Sector Stocks at 27%.
  • Crypto assets at 21%.
  • Dividend Yielding Stocks at 9%.

Gen Z social media statistics

In 2024, 88% of Gen Z in the US were social network users16

This is set to increase to 90% in 2025 and exceed 93% by 2027.

91% of Gen Z social media users were on Instagram and 86% were on TikTok, making them the most popular platforms for the generation17.

Other platforms used by Gen Z included YouTube (83%) and Facebook (67%). Followed by:

  • Pinterest - 52%
  • X - 51%
  • LinkedIn - 26%
  • Threads -17%

30% of Gen Zs used social media as a source of shopping inspiration.

They were also 11% more likely to do this than any other generation. 

The top social platforms for:

  • Product discovery were TikTok (77%), Instagram (75%), and Facebook (41%).
  • News and Events were TikTok (63%), Instagram (62%) and Facebook (48%).
  • Customer Care were Instagram (72%), TikTok (62%) and Facebook (47%).
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Gen Z consumers spent over 2 hours and 34 minutes on social media daily in 2024, more than the global daily average of 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Gen Z female consumers spent the most time on social media at over 2 hours and 50 minutes.

On average, Gen Z consumers were on over 7 social networks, with 53% stating they used buy buttons on these platforms.

Over 56% of female Gen Z consumers sought out brands to learn about brands and see their content. This was versus 48% of male Gen Z consumers.  

More than 80% of Gen Z used YouTube monthly in 202418.

Nearly the same percentage used Instagram and TikTok.

As per a 2024 study, 49% of Gen Z were satisfied with their current engagement levels on social media19

32% wanted to be less engaged while 13% wanted to be more engaged.

On TikTok, Gen Z engaged with short-form video (15-30) most at 56%.

This was followed by short-form videos under 15 seconds at 49% and those between 31-60 seconds at 39%.

On Instagram, Gen Z engaged with short-form video (15-30) most at 46%.

This was followed by static images at 40% and short-form video between (15-30 seconds) at 36%.

Close to 40% of Gen Z consumers trusted influencers more than they did in 2023.

Other key social media trends that emerged in 2024 included Gen Z:

  • Being disheartened by most brand-led activism.
  • Wanting more unique brand identities.
  • Feeling lukewarm about AI on social media.
  • Needing to reconnect in the real world.

An average of 27% of Gen Z consumers watched vlogs or influencer videos each week— the highest of any other generation.

Watch rates were highest (35%) among female Gen Z internet users aged 16-24.

Over 25% of Gen Z consumers followed influencers on social media, the most of any generation.

Female Gen Z consumers were the most likely to do so at close to 30%, while this was slightly lower at around 25% for male consumers.

social media influencers
Source: Meltwater

As of 2025, 37% of Gen Z found social media ads engaging. 

34% of Gen Zs also relied on organic social media feeds for discovering promotions. A further 10% made a final purchase on social media. By platform:

  • 57% of Gen Z learned about new brands, products, services, and experiences on YouTube.
  • 53% on TikTok.
  • 44% on Instagram.
  • 29% on Google search/ads.
  • 25% for word of mouth.

33% also discovered new brands, products, and services via social media ads.

This was followed by search engines at 30%, TV ads at 29%, and word of mouth at 27%.

Gen Z consumers were the most likely of all generations to seek out brands on social media. This was also the case for product research, with over 78% using social media to research products they were considering buying.

At 46%, social networks were the most popular social media channels for brand and product research, with Instagram (62%), Facebook (53%) and TikTok (51%) leading the charge. 

Other social media channels included:

  • Question and answer sites - 18%
  • Blogs - 17%
  • Messaging and live chats - 14%
  • Forums - 13%
  • Vlogs - 12%
  • Micro-blogs - (eg. X) -12%
  • Online Pinboards (eg. Pinterest)

54% of Gen Zs stated that their favorite brands were the ones that made them feel like part of a community.

57% felt more connected on platforms designed for authentic interactions. As a result, 65% of Gen Z wanted social media to focus on community-driven features20. A further 30% of Gen Z planned to return to apps that focus on trusted recommendations and meaningful engagement.

While Gen Z was the first generation to grow up with social media woven into their lives, 18% reported that social media stressed them out.

Strikingly, a 2024 study revealed that nearly 50% of Gen Z social media users wished that TikTok, Snapchat, and X were never invented. This was also the case for: 

  • YouTube - 15% 
  • Netflix - 17% 
  • The Internet - 17%
  • Messaging apps - 19% 
  • Smartphones - 21%

80% of Gen Z took steps to limit social media at some point, with unfollowing or muting an account being the most common action at 42%.

This was followed by deleting a social media app (40%), disabling out-of-app notifications (36%), and disabling in-app notifications (32%). 

A common strategy among those hoping to reduce their social media time was temporary account deactivation (43%).

Other strategies included permanently deactivating an account (23%), setting self-imposed time limits (42%), and using timer tools (25%). 

Gen Z work statistics

As of 2025, there were approximately 50 million Gen Z employees in the US alone, or around 27% of the workforce21

Globally, Gen Z will account for up to 30% of the global workforce by 2030..

In January 2025, Gen Z considered social media as an essential career resource, with 76% using Instagram and 52% using TikTok for career advice and content22.

This was compared to 34% who used traditional tools like LinkedIn. 

Additionally:

  • 64% secured a job or internship on Instagram, while 46% did so on TikTok.
  • 66% connected with peers, mentors, or industry professionals on Instagram, versus 35% on LinkedIn.
genz career trends

92% of Gen Z trusted TikTok for career advice and embraced top CareerTok trends like job hopping (55%) and career cushioning (48%).

Other top career trends included:

  • Quiet quitting - 47%
  • Bare Minimum Monday - 42%
  • Act your Wage - 37%
  • Rage Applying - 21%

In terms of career content preferences, 61% of Gen Zers were drawn to social media content that gave valuable career advancement advice, followed by job search resources (60%).

They also engaged with personal experiences (57%), workplace culture insights (50%) and industry trends or updates (41%).

95% of Gen Z considered a company’s online presence when deciding to apply.

Company achievements (62%) and workplace culture highlights (61%) were among the top social media content types that drove them to apply. Other notable content types included:

  • Employee “Day in the Life” videos - 50%
  • DEI initiatives - 48%
  • Opportunities and job openings- 43%

36% of Gen Z struggled to find a corporate job in 2024, motivating 31% to explore jobs in social media23.

Of those working in full-time corporate jobs, 61% believed their pay failed to keep up with the cost of living.

In addition, 87% of Gen Z cited key challenges with full-time work.

Their top challenges included:

  • Inflexibility- 60%
  • Job Insecurity - 58%
  • Creativity - 55%
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Source: Deloitte

Only 57% of Gen Zs felt successful in their careers, lagging behind Millennials (70%) and Gen X (66%).

While 95% of Gen Zs understood the importance of making personal business connections to be successful. They also had fewer strong business relationships (an average of 16), compared to Millennials (21) and Gen X (40).

86% of Gen Zs stated that having a sense of purpose in their work was important for job satisfaction and well-being in 2024.

As a result, 50% rejected an employer, assignment, or project that didn’t align with their personal ethics or beliefs. 

Gen Z’s work wish list included:

  • Stable income and benefits - 65%
  • Career advancement - 44%
  • The chance to learn new skills - 35%
  • The chance to follow their passions -25%

60% of Gen Z felt businesses had the opportunity to positively influence a range of challenges in society, such as protecting the environment, ensuring equal pay, and creating inclusive employment.

However, only 49% believed that businesses were actually having a positive impact.

To connect with colleagues, 91% of Gen Z sought out a balance between technology and in-person opportunities24.

69% of Gen Zers felt technology made them less connected and more isolated from others at their company or industry.

45% of Gen Zers considered themselves digital side hustlers in 2024, while  28% identified as content creators.

Gen Zers were 30% more likely on average to have a side hustle. Specifically, 13% earned income on social media through content creation (53%), TikTok shop (41%) and brand deals (33%). 

Additionally:

  • 26% did so as a full-time job. 
  • 56% did so in addition to their full-time job. 
  • 47% earned more money doing so than through working a 9-to-5 job.

Gen Z tech and media statistics 

As of February 2025, 62% of Gen Z aged 16 to 24 used the internet primarily to connect with friends and family.

Meanwhile:

  • 61% used the internet to find information. 
  • 59% used the internet to watch videos and shows. 
  • 55% used the internet to listen to music.
  • 52% used the internet for education and study.

Female Gen Z internet users aged 16 to 24 spent the most time on the internet, averaging 7 hours and 35 minutes daily.

Mobile accounted for 63% of their daily internet time, while computer use made up 37%.

genz internet use
Source: Meltwater

Male Gen Z internet users in the same age group spent an average of 7 hours and 11 minutes on the internet per day. 

Mobile accounted for 58% of their daily internet time, while computer use accounted for 43%.

Monthly email usage among internet users grew to 75% in Q3 2024, and Gen Z led the charge with the highest usage rates.

77% of male and 75% of female Gen Z internet users between the ages of 16-24 made use of email services each month.

In 2024, Gen Z’s online video consumption surpassed 350 billion.

This represented an 89% increase between 2021 and 2024. Over the same period, there was a 73% increase in engagements on Reels and a 60% increase in engagements on TikTok for US brands and publishers. 

genz video
Source: eMarketer

Over 93% of Gen Z internet users watched online video content each week in 2024.

In the US alone, 96% of Gen Zers watched digital video. In 2025, this is expected to increase to 96.2% and hit 97% by 2027.

The top 3 types of video content watched were music videos at 49%, viral videos at 35%, and live streams at 28%. 

This was followed by:                                               

  • Sports clips and highlights - 27%
  • Product reviews - 26%
  • Educational videos - 26%
  • Tutorial or how-to-videos - 26%
  • Sports matches and commentary - 25%
  • Influencer videos and vlogs - 23%
  • Gaming videos - 23%

As per a 2024 study, 86% of Gen Z consumers in the US stated that technology was essential to their lives, notably higher than other generations25

Gen Z owned an average of 13 technology products and spent around 12 hours a day using these products.

In 2024, 95% of Gen Z consumers in the US owned a smartphone26.

Additionally, iPhones were the preferred device, with 94% owning one.

In the UK, Gen Z smartphone ownership was slightly higher at 98%.

Globally, over 96% of Gen Z internet users aged 16-24 owned smartphones.

TV ownership was 59%—much lower than older generations. 

Conversely, Gen Z consumers in the US were more likely than older generations to own streaming devices (52%), gaming consoles (58%), and portable gaming consoles (36%).

Globally, over 24% of Gen Z spent time listening to podcasts each week as of February 2025.

Gen Z internet users spent around 55 minutes listening to podcasts each week, slightly above the worldwide average of 52 minutes for internet users over the age of 16.

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57% of Gen Z consumers in the US were also podcast listeners in 2024, and this is projected to increase to 60% in 2025.

By 2027, 66% will be podcast listeners.

33% of male internet users aged 16-24 made use of voice assistants like Siri and Alexa, each week as of 2025.

Voice assistant usage rates for female Gen Z users in this age group were slightly lower at 30%. Additionally, just over 22% of these Gen Z consumers used voice assistants to find information. 

In terms of wearables and IoT:

  • 25% of male and 24% of female Gen Z owned smartwatches.
  • 11% of both male and female Gen Z owned smart wristbands.
  • 13% of female and 12% of male Gen Z owned some form of smart home device.

52% of Gen Z had a virtual avatar in 2024.

Additionally, 49% had used an app filter while 44% made friends in a virtual game. 

32% of Gen Z stated that having a presence in a virtual world like Roblox or Decentraland, made a brand seem more cool.

A further 16% believed that branded NFTs would also make a brand more cool.

In the US alone, just over 34% of Gen Zers were virtual reality users in 2024.

This is set to increase to 40% in 2025 and hit 45% by 2027.

genz video games
Source: Meltwater

An average of 93% of Gen Z consumers between 16 and 24 years old played video games each week, higher than any other generation.

Male Gen Z internet users spent 1 hour and 29 minutes gaming, while female internet users lagged behind at 1 hour and 6 minutes. Mobile games were the most popular at 68%, followed by laptop or PC games at 35%. As for game formats, shooter (63%) and action-adventure (59%) were the most popular.

Beyond entertainment, more than 46% of Gen Z consumers used online video as a source of learning each week.

Gen Zers watched more how-to-videos, tutorials or educational videos each week than any other generation.

Highlighting their commitment to healthier living, over 50% of Gen Z consumers used a fitness or exercise app in 2024.

17% used a fitness app to track health and fitness information.

genz ai
Source: Deloitte

Gen Z in the US led the charge in adopting AI tools, with 37% having used ChatGPT as of January 2025.

Globally, 25% of Gen Zs used Gen AI at work, all or most of the time, while 42% did so occasionally.

In 2024, an average of 58% of Gen Zers believed that Gen AI would free up time and improve work-life balance.

For frequent AI users, this went as high as 80%.

Additionally, 73% of Gen Zers used AI for their side hustles.

69% actually considered AI their go-to resource for getting work done.

Gen Z reported feeling uncertainty (24%) and excitement (22%) about Gen AI in 2024.

22% of Gen Z were fascinated and 18% reported feeling trust. On the other end of the scale, 12% reported feeling confused, fearful, and anxious.

Among the key risks of AI adoption, 59% of Gen Zers believed that AI automation would cause job losses.

57% also believed that AI would make it harder for younger generations to enter the workforce.

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