Total population in New Zealand
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in New Zealand was 5,251,899 people, up from 5,213,944 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare New Zealand with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
New Zealand
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 251 899 |
| 2024 | 5 213 944 |
| 2023 | 5 172 836 |
| 2022 | 5 131 734 |
| 2021 | 5 107 696 |
| 2020 | 5 069 895 |
| 2019 | 4 989 402 |
| 2018 | 4 900 847 |
| 2017 | 4 812 752 |
| 2016 | 4 714 770 |
| 2015 | 4 614 029 |
| 2014 | 4 522 983 |
| 2013 | 4 453 851 |
| 2012 | 4 411 676 |
| 2011 | 4 382 700 |
| 2010 | 4 347 770 |
| 2009 | 4 304 304 |
| 2008 | 4 261 824 |
| 2007 | 4 223 266 |
| 2006 | 4 181 940 |
| 2005 | 4 135 007 |
| 2004 | 4 083 910 |
| 2003 | 4 022 586 |
| 2002 | 3 951 118 |
| 2001 | 3 891 762 |
| 2000 | 3 857 574 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.