Tag: 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's Net Migration Loss to Australia Mirrors 2023 Figures
New Zealand experienced a significant net migration loss to Australia in 2024, with approximately 30,000 people moving across the Tasman Sea, according to Stats NZ. This figure mirrors the 29,400 losses recorded in 2023. Sarah Drake, international migration statistics spokesperson,…
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Stats NZ: 1 in 10 Young Adults Identify as LGBTIQ+
A Stats NZ report reveals that 1 in 10 young adults (10.2 percent of those aged 15-29) identified as LGBTIQ+ in the 2023 Census. This is compared to 1 in 20 adults overall (4.9 percent). The report, titled "LGBTIQ+ population…
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New Zealanders Work Longer, Says Stats NZ
Stats NZ reported today that New Zealanders are entering the workforce sooner and working later in life. According to 2023 Census data, teenage participation in the workforce has increased compared to previous censuses. Dr. Rosemary Goodyear, 2023 Census spokesperson, noted…
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New Zealand Population to Exceed 6 Million by 2040
New Zealand's population is projected to surpass 6 million by 2040, according to Stats NZ. The current population of Aotearoa New Zealand is 5.3 million. Net international migration is expected to account for two-thirds of this growth, with the remaining…
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