New Zealand
19502100
2026
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Total population
5,287,479
Density
20 people/km²
Median age
38.0 years
Growth rate
+0.65%
Total population from 1950 to 2100 (projections beyond 2024)
Male and female population with sex ratio trend
No population by gender data available.
Population distribution by 5-year age groups (Projection)
People per square kilometre
Age where half the population is younger
Annual percentage change in population size
New Zealand's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly—median age will rise from 38 in 2026 to 43 by 2050. Population density is low at 20 people per km².