New Zealand Population Clock

New Zealand population

5,323,766

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.73%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of New Zealand

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of New Zealand is 5,323,766, growing at an annual rate of 0.73%. That works out to a net change of approximately 103 people per day or 4 per hour.

The population change in New Zealand is driven by three components: approximately 58,491 births per year and 39,241 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.73% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.65 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of New Zealand would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of New Zealand?

The current population of New Zealand is approximately 5,323,766, growing at 0.73% per year.

How fast is the population of New Zealand changing?

By approximately 103 people per day, or 4 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in New Zealand?

Yes. With approximately 58,491 births and 39,241 deaths per year, New Zealand has a natural population increase of about 19,250 people annually.

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