New Zealand

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

New Zealand population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

5,251,000

Annual growth: 0.698%.

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Official population estimates

World population
5,251,000
Median age
37.7
Population growth rate (%)
0.698 ▲ Population is growing

This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).

Key Facts

  • Capital: Wellington
  • Official language: New Zealand Sign Language
  • Region: Australia/New Zealand
  • Continent: Oceania

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
English, Maori, New Zealand Sign Language
Minority language
7
Working / administrative language
1

New Zealand has a rich and diverse linguistic profile shaped by Indigenous traditions, colonial history, and modern cultural influences. Indigenous and local languages coexist with English or other official languages, reflecting the deep cultural heritage of the region.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
Unaffiliated
Largest share
51.4%
Number of religions
7

The population of New Zealand is influenced by geography, migration, and traditional community structures. Urban centers, rural villages, and island communities often show distinct linguistic and demographic patterns.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
Auckland
Number of cities
10

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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