Generations defined as:
Gen Z: 16-21 years
Millennials: 22-35 years
Gen X: 36-55 years
Boomers: 56+ years
These age bands have been weighted to represent the UK
population, as has gender (49% male, 51% female)
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Individuals who are impulsive buyers in the UK in 2017
This statistic displays the share of generational groups who in impulsive buyers in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. When asked if they are impulsive buyers, the generational group who agreed identified with this most was the Gen Z group with 41 percent stating that they are impulsive buyers. The group who agreed with this the least was the Gen X group, with 32 percent claiming that they are impulsive buyers.
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Attest. (November 6, 2017). Share of generational groups who are impulsive buyers in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/790391/individuals-who-are-impulsive-buyers-in-uk/
Attest. "Share of generational groups who are impulsive buyers in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017." Chart. November 6, 2017. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/790391/individuals-who-are-impulsive-buyers-in-uk/
Attest. (2017). Share of generational groups who are impulsive buyers in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/790391/individuals-who-are-impulsive-buyers-in-uk/
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Share of generational groups who are impulsive buyers in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 [Graph], Attest, November 6, 2017. [Online]. Available: /statistics/790391/individuals-who-are-impulsive-buyers-in-uk/
