New Zealand Statistics

Population

5,251,899 people (2025)

Total GDP

$248.7B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$46,130 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.938 (17.)

About New Zealand

New Zealand has remarkable geography with both islands offering diverse landscapes from fjords to volcanoes. The country has Mčori indigenous culture and excellent film industry including Lord of Rings. Kiwi culture emphasizes outdoor activities, egalitarian values, and environmental consciousness.

The nation has temperate maritime climate with regional variations. New Zealand has parliamentary democracy with excellent governance and social progress. The country has agriculture, tourism, and technology sectors with high development.

Wellington is capital while Auckland is largest city with cultural diversity. New Zealand has UNESCO sites and remarkable biodiversity conservation. The country has English and Mčori as official languages with sign language recognition.

Traditional culture includes Mčori heritage, rugby excellence, and outdoor lifestyle. The nation has religious diversity with secular governance. New Zealand cuisine features lamb, seafood, and fusion cooking with Mčori influences.

The population is 5.2 million with immigration growth and cultural harmony. New Zealand offers adventure tourism, film locations, and Pacific prosperity in island paradise.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$257.7B
$245.9B
$234.1B
$222.3B
$210.5B
$211.0B
$210.5B
$249.8B
$245.2B
$253.4B
$257.7B
$248.7B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
9.2%
0-14
8.7%
6.6%
15-24
6.2%
13.9%
25-44
13.6%
11.9%
45-64
12.4%
8.2%
65+
9.4%
Male
Female
%49.7 (2.610.433)
%50.3 (2.641.465)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 5.812.293 -0.07% 21.9
2090 5.836.503 -0.04% 22
2080 5.864.587 -0.03% 22.1
2070 5.859.042 +0.02% 22.1
2060 5.833.202 +0.07% 22
2050 5.755.288 +0.17% 21.7
2040 5.617.291 +0.33% 21.2
2030 5.407.349 +0.5% 20.4
2025 NOW 5.251.899 +0.73% 19.8
2020 5.069.895 +1.61% 19.1
2015 4.614.029 +2.01% 17.4
2010 4.347.770 +1.01% 16.4
2005 4.135.006 +1.25% 15.6
2000 3.857.574 +0.57% 14.6
1995 3.674.428 +1.47% 13.9
1990 3.396.979 +1.89% 12.8
1985 3.268.028 +0.56% 12.3
1980 3.146.327 +0.15% 11.9
1975 3.094.032 +1.74% 11.7
1970 2.822.177 +1.36% 10.7
1965 2.636.494 +1.84% 10
1960 2.379.481 +1.97% 9
1955 2.139.672 +2.13% 8.1
1950 1.911.263 - 7.2

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Auckland
1.717.500
Bay of Plenty
347.200
Canterbury
651.200
Gisborne
49.600
Hawke's Bay
176.100
Manawatu-Whanganui
251.900
Marlborough
50.200
Nelson
54.500
Northland
194.600
Otago
245.300
Southland
102.400
Taranaki
123.600
Tasman
55.900
Waikato
496.700
Wellington
542.000
West Coast
32.400

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