Tag: demographics
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Statistics NZ Releases Latest Population Projections for Key Regions
Statistics New Zealand has released the seventh installment of SA2 and SA3 population projections for 2023-2053. This release covers Whangarei, Ōtorohanga, Horowhenua, Porirua, Tasman, and Selwyn districts, detailing future population size and age-sex structure.
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New Zealand Population Reaches 5.35 Million, Growth Driven by Migration and Lowest Natural Increase Since WWII
New Zealand's population hit 5,357,300 by June 2026, growing 0.7% annually. Natural increase, the lowest since WWII, and net migration contributed to the growth, according to Statistics New Zealand's provisional estimates.
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New Zealand Sees Lowest Births Since 2003 Amid Shifting Demographics
New Zealand recorded its lowest number of registered births since 2003 for the year ended June 2026, with a decrease in live births and fertility rates, while deaths and infant mortality rates increased, according to Statistics New Zealand.
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Statistics New Zealand Releases Latest Population Projections for Key Districts
Statistics New Zealand has released the sixth installment of SA2 and SA3 population projections for South Taranaki, Queenstown-Lakes, Dunedin, and Southland districts, indicating future population changes by age and sex.
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Otago's Population Center Shifts Westward as Queenstown-Lakes Grows
Otago's population center is shifting west, with Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago districts experiencing growth. Stats NZ data shows Dunedin's population share decreasing, a significant change from 1996, with projections indicating this trend will continue into the 2050s.
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New Zealand's Net Migration Loss to Australia Decreases in 2025
New Zealand saw a net migration loss of 28,500 people to Australia in 2025, a reduction from 2024. This trend is attributed to more arrivals from Australia, while departures remained similar, according to Stats NZ.
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Statistics New Zealand Releases Latest Population Projections for Key Regions
Statistics New Zealand has unveiled the fifth installment of its SA2 and SA3 population projections, detailing future demographic changes for several districts. These 2023-based projections extend to 2053, offering insights into population size and age-sex structure.
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Statistics New Zealand Releases Comprehensive LGBT+ Population Data
Statistics New Zealand has released new data on Aotearoa New Zealand's LGBT+ population for the year ended June 2024. The report details demographics, economics, and disability status, drawn from the Household Economic Survey.
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New Zealand's LGBT+ Population Younger, Income Varies, Stats NZ Reports
New data from Stats NZ reveals that 4.8 percent of New Zealanders aged 15 and over identified as LGBT+ in the year ended June 2025. The population is notably younger than non-LGBT+ groups, with income variations also observed.
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Stats NZ Releases Latest Population Projections for Key Areas
Statistics New Zealand has published its fourth set of SA2 and SA3 population projections, detailing future demographic changes for several districts and territories, including Tauranga and Chatham Islands, through 2053.
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New Zealand's Māori Population Reaches 932,400 by End of 2025
New provisional estimates from Statistics New Zealand reveal the Māori ethnic population reached 932,400 by December 2025, comprising 468,800 females and 463,700 males, providing key demographic insights for Aotearoa.
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New Zealand Sees Decline in Births and Fertility, Slight Rise in Deaths
New Zealand's latest statistics for the year ended March 2026 reveal a drop in live births and fertility rates, alongside a slight increase in registered deaths, while infant mortality improved.
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New Zealand's Population Reaches 5.36 Million by March 2026
Stats NZ reports New Zealand's population hit 5,361,300 by March 31, 2026. Provisional estimates show 2.7 million females and 2.66 million males, with median ages of 39.2 and 37.7 years respectively, detailing the nation's demographic profile.
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New Zealand's Net Migration Gain Rises to 24,200 in March 2026
New Zealand experienced a significant increase in net migration, reaching 24,200 in the March 2026 year. This rise, primarily due to fewer departures and slightly more arrivals, marks an increase from 14,000 in the previous year, according to Stats NZ.
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New Zealand Marriage and Civil Union Numbers Continue to Fall
New Zealand saw a 3 percent drop in marriages and civil unions in 2025, continuing a long-term downward trend. The marriage rate is now half of what it was in 2000.
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New Zealand Population Reaches Over 5.3 Million
New Zealand's estimated resident population reached 5,342,000 as of December 31, 2025, with a median age of 39.2 for females and 37.6 for males.
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New Guide to Fertility Measures Released
Stats NZ publishes a guide detailing various fertility measures, their strengths, limitations, and availability, aiding in understanding population changes and family sizes.
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Population Projections Released for Select Districts in Aotearoa
Stats NZ has released population projections for statistical areas 2 and 3, offering insights into future demographic changes across several territorial authority areas.
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New Zealand Births Rise, Deaths Dip Slightly in Latest Figures
New Zealand's live births increased to 58,365, while deaths slightly decreased. The fertility rate rose marginally, but the infant mortality rate also saw an increase.
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New Zealand's Net Migration Loss to Australia Mirrors 2023 Figures
Stats NZ reports a net migration loss of 30,000 people from New Zealand to Australia in 2024, mirroring 2023's figures. This is the largest loss since 2012.
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Stats NZ: 1 in 10 Young Adults Identify as LGBTIQ+
A Stats NZ report indicates that 10.2% of young adults (15-29) identified as LGBTIQ+ in the 2023 Census, compared to 4.9% of the overall adult population.
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New Zealanders Work Longer, Says Stats NZ
Stats NZ reports New Zealanders are joining the workforce earlier and working later in life, with increased teenage and over-65 participation, according to the 2023 Census.
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New Zealand Population to Exceed 6 Million by 2040
Stats NZ projects New Zealand's population will exceed 6 million by 2040, with international migration driving two-thirds of the growth. Natural increase will account for the remainder.
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