Anakin Skywalker was 9 years old in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (set in 32 BBY). He was unusually old to be recruited to the Jedi at that age
. This age is consistent with sources from the time the prequels were released, which state he was 9 in Episode I and 20 in Episode II, which takes place about ten years later
. In summary:
- Anakin's age in Episode I: 9 years old
