September 19th, 2024
The latest national population estimates reveal New Zealand's estimated resident population stood at 5,305,600 as of 31 December 2023, showcasing robust growth over the past year, according to Statistics New Zealand.
New Zealand's population increased by 145,100 (2.8 percent) during the year ended December 2023.
The provisional data shows a balanced gender distribution with 2,665,200 females and 2,640,400 males.
Median ages were recorded at 39.0 for females and 37.1 for males, indicating a relatively young population.
The growth has been primarily driven by estimated net migration, which accounted for 126,000 of the increase, while the natural increase (births minus deaths) contributed 19,100 to the population growth, according to Statistics New Zealand.
Population estimates will continue to be based on the 2018 figures until the data from the 2023 Census of Population and Dwellings and the 2023 Post-enumeration Survey become available. Key forthcoming dates include:
The first release of the 2023 Census data on 29 May 2024.
The release of the 2023 Post-enumeration Survey results is expected in late 2024.
The release of the 2023-base population estimates and revised estimates for 2018−2024 in early 2025.
These latest estimates underscore New Zealand's continuing demographic growth and highlight the significance of migration in shaping the country's population dynamics. The upcoming census and survey results will provide further insights into New Zealand's demographic trends and support more informed planning and policy development.