NZL · East Asia & Pacific /
Total Population
5.29 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
82.0 years
Median Age
37.2 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,287,500 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.67 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 19.7 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 11.03 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 7.13 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.57 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 82.0 years | 2024 |
| Median Age | 37.2 years | 2025 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 4.0 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Urban Population (%) | 83.9 percent | 2024 |
Languages
English
Official
95.4%
Other Or Not Stated
Official
17.2%
Maori
Official
4.0%
Samoan
Official
2.2%
Northern Chinese
Official
2.0%
Hindi
Official
1.5%
French
Official
1.2%
Yue
Official
1.1%
New Zealand Sign Language
Official
0.5%
Religions
No Religion
48.6%
Christian
37.3%
Objected To Answering
6.7%
Hindu
2.7%
Other Religion
1.6%
Maori
1.3%
Buddhist
1.1%