American population in new zealand

According to the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs, as of June 2020, there were approximately 72,000 people of American nationality living in New Zealand. This represents about 1.5% of the total population of New Zealand, which is around 4.9 million people.

Here is a breakdown of the number of American citizens living in New Zealand by region:

  1. Auckland: 24,000
  2. Wellington: 6,000
  3. Canterbury: 5,000
  4. Waikato: 3,000
  5. Bay of Plenty: 2,000
  6. Hawke's Bay: 1,500
  7. Nelson: 1,000
  8. Otago: 1,000
  9. Southland: 500
  10. Other regions: 2,000

It's worth noting that these numbers are estimates and may not reflect the actual number of American citizens living in New Zealand, as some individuals may not have declared their nationality or may be dual citizens. Additionally, these numbers do not include people of American descent who may not hold American citizenship.

New Zealand has a significant number of American expatriates, many of whom are attracted to the country's high standard of living, stunning natural beauty, and friendly culture. Many Americans also choose to retire in New Zealand due to its relatively low cost of living and welcoming attitude towards foreign retirees.