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Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955 in San Francisco, California. He launched the Apple II the year he turned 22, and introduced the Macintosh the year he turned 29.
Steve Jobs was born in 1955 and lived to age 56. Anyone born before 1955 is older than Steve. Anyone over 56 is older than Steve ever was.
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955 in San Francisco, California and died on October 5, 2011 at the age of 56. Steve would be 71 years old today.
Steve Jobs would be 71 years old in 2026 and would have turned 71 on February 24, 2026. Steve Jobs's age in every year ↓
Born
February 24, 1955
Died
October 5, 2011
World pop. at birth
~2.8B
Steve's age at death
56
Your age
20
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No — Steve Jobs was born in 1955. You were born in 2006, making you 51 years younger. Steve lived to age 56. You are currently 20, so you are not yet older than Steve was when he died.
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Steve's Life Timeline
Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California. He was adopted shortly after birth and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jobs showed an early interest in electronics and design, which would later influence his career in technology. He attended Reed College for a brief period before dropping out, but he continued to audit classes that interested him, including calligraphy, which would later play a significant role in Apple's design philosophy.
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In 1976, at the age of 21, Steve Jobs co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, introducing the Apple I computer. The company gained significant traction with the launch of the Apple II in 1977, which became one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputer products. Jobs was 30 years old when he introduced the Macintosh in 1984, which was notable for its graphical user interface. After a brief departure from Apple, he returned in 1997 and led the company to unprecedented success with products like the iPod, iPhone, and iPad, fundamentally changing the technology landscape.
Steve Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, at the age of 56 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. His legacy includes not only the revolutionary products he helped create but also the impact he had on design and technology. Jobs is remembered as a visionary leader who transformed multiple industries, including personal computing, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. His influence continues to be felt in the tech world and beyond.
Co-founded Apple Inc.
Steve Jobs was 21 years old when he co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. This venture marked the beginning of a technological revolution, as Apple would go on to create some of the most influential products in the tech industry.
Steve Jobs turned 21 in 1976, the year he co-founded Apple Inc.. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Launched the Apple II
Steve Jobs was 22 years old when he launched the Apple II, which became one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputers. This product played a crucial role in establishing Apple as a leader in the personal computing market.
Steve Jobs turned 22 in 1977, the year he launched the Apple II. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Introduced the Macintosh
Steve Jobs was 29 years old when he introduced the Macintosh in 1984. This was significant as it was one of the first personal computers to feature a graphical user interface, changing how users interacted with computers.
Steve Jobs turned 29 in 1984, the year he introduced the Macintosh. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Departed from Apple
Steve Jobs was 30 years old when he left Apple in 1985 following a power struggle within the company. This departure led him to found NeXT, which focused on advanced computer workstations.
Steve Jobs turned 30 in 1985, the year he departed from Apple. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Returned to Apple
Steve Jobs was 42 years old when he returned to Apple in 1997. His return marked a turning point for the company, leading to a series of innovative products that revitalized Apple's brand and market presence.
Steve Jobs turned 42 in 1997, the year he returned to Apple. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Launched the iMac
Steve Jobs was 43 years old when he launched the iMac in 1998. The iMac was notable for its unique design and ease of use, helping to reinvigorate Apple's sales and market position.
Steve Jobs turned 43 in 1998, the year he launched the iMac. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Introduced the iPhone
Steve Jobs was 50 years old when he introduced the iPhone in 2007. This revolutionary device changed the smartphone industry and set new standards for mobile technology.
Steve Jobs turned 50 in 2005, the year he introduced the iPhone. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Passed away
Steve Jobs was 56 years old when he passed away on October 5, 2011. His death marked the end of an era for Apple and the tech industry, but his legacy continues to influence technology and design.
Steve Jobs turned 56 in 2011, the year he passed away. Are you older than Steve was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Steve Jobs in each year?
- 2026
- Steve Jobs would be 71 years old in 2026 and would have turned 71 on February 24, 2026.
- 1977
- Steve Jobs was 21 at the start of 1977 and turned 22 on February 24, 1977. That year, he launched the Apple II.
- 1984
- Steve Jobs was 28 at the start of 1984 and turned 29 on February 24, 1984. That year, he introduced the Macintosh.
- 1998
- Steve Jobs was 42 at the start of 1998 and turned 43 on February 24, 1998. That year, he launched the iMac.
- 2005
- Steve Jobs was 49 at the start of 2005 and turned 50 on February 24, 2005. That year, he introduced the iPhone.
Steve Jobs's age in every year
Ages change on February 24: the first number is before that birthday, the second after it.
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- 201155 → 56 years old
