Category: demographics
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New Zealand Population Reaches Over 5.3 Million
The estimated resident population of New Zealand was 5,342,000 as of December 31, 2025. The population comprised 2,689,500 females and 2,652,500 males. The median age for females was 39.2 years, while for males it was 37.6 years. These national population…
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New Guide to Fertility Measures Released
A new guide outlining different fertility measures has been released by Stats NZ. The guide explains the strengths and limitations of these measures and identifies where published measures can be found. According to Stats NZ, measuring fertility and birth rates…
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Population Projections Released for Select Districts in Aotearoa
Stats NZ released statistical area 2 (SA2) and statistical area 3 (SA3) population projections in the Aotearoa Data Explorer (ADE), providing insights into future changes in population size, age, and sex structure for various regions. The initial release includes SA2…
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New Zealand Births Rise, Deaths Dip Slightly in Latest Figures
New Zealand saw an increase in live births and a slight decrease in deaths in the year ended June 2025, according to recent data. There were 58,365 live births registered, up from 57,006 in the previous year. Deaths registered totaled…
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