What is the population of New Zealand?

The population of New Zealand is approximately 5,287,479 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in New Zealand?

Life expectancy at birth in New Zealand is 82.5 years as of 2026.

What is the fertility rate in New Zealand?

The total fertility rate in New Zealand is 1.64 children per woman as of 2026.

What is the median age in New Zealand?

The median age in New Zealand is 38.0 years as of 2026.

What is the age distribution in New Zealand?

New Zealand's population is 17.6% children (0-14 years), 64.3% working age (15-64 years), and 18.0% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.

What is the GDP of New Zealand?

New Zealand's GDP is $278.6 billion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the GDP per capita in New Zealand?

The GDP per capita in New Zealand is $58,308 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in New Zealand?

The inflation rate in New Zealand is 3.1% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the unemployment rate in New Zealand?

The unemployment rate in New Zealand is 5.4% as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

158

Deaths today

109

Net migration today

As of today, New Zealand has approximately 5,287,479 people. Estimated births today: 158; deaths: 109.

Watch New Zealand's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(10)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Auckland	Auckland	1.13M	405	2,792
2	Glenfield	Auckland	277.0K	120	2,308
3	Christchurch	Canterbury	261.2K	108	2,418
4	Hamilton	Waikato	167.9K	70	2,412
5	Papakura	Auckland	155.9K	63	2,475
6	Wellington★ Capital	Wellington	148.7K	70	2,124
7	Dunedin	Otago	82.3K	44	1,870
8	Otūmoetai	Bay of Plenty	63.5K	41	1,542
9	Palmerston North	Manawatu-Wanganui	61.0K	27	2,258
10	Lower Hutt	Wellington	54.6K	25	2,182

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Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).

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