New Zealand Working-Age Population
3.4M▲ +0.0M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Working-Age Population in New Zealand rose to 3.4M in Dec 2025 from 3.4M in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4M | 3.4M | 3.4MDec 2025 | 1.4MDec 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 |
| Population | 5.3M | 5.3M | 5.3M | 2.4M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Working-Age Population in New Zealand averaged 2.8M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 3.4M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 1.4M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
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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