Sonic the Hedgehog has two relevant ages depending on the context:
- Real-world age: Sonic was created and first appeared in the video game "Sonic the Hedgehog" released on June 23, 1991. This makes Sonic 33 years old as of 2024 in terms of his existence as a character
- In-universe age: Within the Sonic universe, Sonic is officially around 15 years old. This age has been confirmed by Sega and his creators as the ideal age to represent a young, energetic hero. Some sources suggest he may be 15 to 16 years old, with Sonic Generations hinting he might have turned 16, but Sega generally keeps him at 15 for consistency
In summary, Sonic is 33 years old as a character since his creation, but his canonical age in the story world is about 15 to 16 years old.
