About new zealand population
New Zealand has a population of around 4.9 million people, according to the most recent estimates from Statistics New Zealand. The country's population has been steadily growing over the years, with a growth rate of around 1.2% per annum.
Here are some key statistics about New Zealand's population:
- Total population: 4,957,586 (as of June 2020)
- Population density: 18 people per square kilometer (46 people per square mile)
- Urban population: around 85% of the total population lives in urban areas
- Rural population: around 15% of the total population lives in rural areas
- Population growth rate: 1.2% per annum (average annual growth rate from 2018 to 2020)
- Birth rate: 12.3 births per 1,000 population per year (average annual birth rate from 2018 to 2020)
- Death rate: 6.5 deaths per 1,000 population per year (average annual death rate from 2018 to 2020)
- Life expectancy: 80.5 years (average life expectancy at birth from 2018 to 2020)
- Median age: 38.4 years (median age of the population from 2018 to 2020)
- Ethnic diversity: New Zealand has a diverse population, with around 75% of the population identifying as European, 15% as Māori, and 10% as Pacific peoples.
Some interesting facts about New Zealand's population:
- New Zealand has a relatively high proportion of young people, with around 20% of the population under the age of 15.
- The country has a relatively low proportion of older people, with around 15% of the population aged 65 or over.
- New Zealand has a high rate of immigration, with around 70,000 people arriving in the country each year.
- The country has a relatively high level of urbanization, with around 85% of the population living in urban areas.
Overall, New Zealand's population is diverse, growing, and relatively young, with a strong focus on urbanization and immigration.