Marie Kondō is 42 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 9 October 1984.
Japanese tidying expert whose KonMari method of keeping what sparks joy became a worldwide phenomenon
Did you know?Her method asks people to keep only the things that spark joy.
Quick facts
Date of birth9 October 1984
Age42
NationalityJapanese
BirthplaceTokyo, Japan
Editor's Take:
Marie Kondo turned tidying into a worldwide movement. She was fascinated by organising as a child. She began working as a consultant while at university. Her book sold millions of copies in dozens of languages. A Netflix series brought her method into homes everywhere. Her name even became a verb. She now runs a company selling home products. She lives in the United States with her husband and three children.
Key Milestones
2014: Publishes in English
2015: Named in the Time 100
2019: Stars in Tidying Up
Marie Kondo (近藤 麻理恵, Kondō Marie; pronounced, born 9 October 1984), also known as Konmari (こんまり), is a Japanese organizing consultant, author, and TV presenter. Kondo has written four books on organizing, which have collectively sold millions of copies around the world.
