New Zealand
Capital: Wellington
Population: 5,372,2961
Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD)
New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of two main islands (North Island and South Island) and several smaller islands. It is known for its diverse landscapes, including mountains, beaches, forests, and geothermal areas. The capital is Wellington, while Auckland is the largest city and economic hub. New Zealand has a high-income economy, driven by agriculture, tourism, technology, and film production. It is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy, recognizing King Charles III as head of state. The country is a member of the UN, Commonwealth of Nations, APEC, OECD, and the Pacific Islands Forum, and is known for its strong environmental and human rights policies. The Māori culture plays a significant role in national identity, alongside European influences.
Growth Rate
0.83
%
Fertility Rate
1.667
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
7.285
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
82.1
years
Total Population in New Zealand
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in New Zealand.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
4.138
(-0.033)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for New Zealand are based on the latest data from Stats NZ (Tatauranga Aotearoa). Source: Stats NZ Population Clock.