Global Scans · Gen X · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Over the next two decades, Gen Xers will begin taking over the leadership reins across all organizations. Gen Xers increasing incomes and savings will help them amass a net worth of $37 trillion in 2030.

• Gen X accounted for approximately $15.2 trillion in consumer spending in 2025 and is expected to remain the world's highest-spending generation through 2033. NIQ
• Combine that with the fact that Gen X is only half the size of the Boomer generation, and you can see the talent gap widening as we move into the 2030s and beyond. SHRM

Last updated: 19 September 2026