New Zealand Population
5.3M▲ +0.0M
Dec 2025 · Annual
New Zealand's total population rose to 5.3247 million in 2025, up from 5.2900 million in 2024. The figure matched the all-time high recorded in the same period, while the series low of 2.3718 million dates back to 1960. The annual data span over six decades.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3M | 5.3M | 5.3MDec 2025 | 2.4MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 55.0% | 54.6% | 71.1% | 50.4% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.4M | 1.4M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in New Zealand averaged 4.3M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 5.3M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 2.4M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents of New Zealand, regardless of legal status or citizenship. The indicator is reported annually in millions. The series begins in 1960 and provides a long-term view of demographic change.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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