Tag: population
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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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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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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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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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Internal Migration Up Slightly in New Zealand
Stats NZ data shows 2.2 million New Zealanders moved internally between 2018 and 2023, a slight increase in proportion from the previous census period.
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