Population of New Zealand

These are some key facts about the population of New Zealand that will be of interest whether you are travelling to NZ for a holiday, living in the country already, or considering moving to NZ.

It's difficult to be completely accurate with every fact provided in this section of the site as figures such as these are obviously prone to fluctuation. However, as a guide this information can be considered fairly accurate and will be updated periodically.

Resident Population of New Zealand

There are approximately a sparse 16 inhabitants per sq km in NZ with 75% of the living on the North Island and 25% on the South Island.

Currently populated to a figure just over 4.35 million (Dec 2009) and estimated to increase approximately every 9 minutes by one person. Although other sources say the figure is nearer to 4.5 million, the information given here is based on those estimated statistics provided by the NZ government in relation to changes occurring through births, deaths and migration. Most recent figures at February 2010 are

• one birth every 8 minutes and 10 seconds
• one death every 19 minutes and 46 seconds
• a net migration gain of one New Zealand resident every 23 minutes and 34 seconds.

These statistics are not to be confused with the 'census night count' which provides a snapshot on one day and provides different figures that also include overseas visitors and do not include residents that may be out of the country at the time of the count.

Demographics

The country is mostly inhabited by people of European descent, with about 15% Maori, 7% Pacific Islanders, 8% Asian, and 0.5% other nationalities.

Out of the 4.3 million, approximately 79% are said to be identifiable as from European ethnic groups, collectively known as Pakeha. Although the term Pakeha means European decent in general, some Maori use it to refer to all non-Maori New Zealanders.

Distribution of the NZ Population

Auckland 1.26m
Wellington 360,000
Christchurch 370,000
Hamilton 158,000
Dunedin 120,000
Palmerston North 81,000

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