How many people live in new zealand
As of June 2021, the estimated population of New Zealand is approximately 4.9 million people. This number is based on the latest available data from Statistics New Zealand, which is the country's national statistical agency.
Here is a breakdown of the population of New Zealand by region:
- North Island: approximately 3.7 million people (75% of the total population)
- South Island: approximately 1.2 million people (25% of the total population)
The largest cities in New Zealand by population are:
- Auckland: approximately 1.5 million people (30% of the total population)
- Wellington: approximately 412,000 people (8% of the total population)
- Christchurch: approximately 392,000 people (8% of the total population)
- Hamilton: approximately 237,000 people (5% of the total population)
- Tauranga: approximately 143,000 people (3% of the total population)
It's worth noting that New Zealand's population is relatively small compared to other countries, and it is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. However, the country has a high population growth rate, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2% between 2013 and 2018.