The population living in Aotearoa New Zealand is likely to grow from 5.3 million currently to eclipse 6 million by 2040, according to projections released by Stats NZ today.

Two-thirds of that growth is likely to come from net international migration (migrant arrivals less migrant departures), with the remainder from natural increase (births less deaths).

“New Zealand’s net migration has fluctuated widely from year to year,” population estimates, projections, and coverage spokesperson Victoria Treliving said.

“But international migration has been the main contributor to New Zealand’s population growth this century, and this is projected to continue.”

Visit our website to read this news story and information release:

• New Zealand's population likely to reach 6 million before 2040: https://www.stats.govt.nz/news/new-zealands-population-likely-to-reach-6-million-before-2040/
• National population projections: 2024(base)–2078: https://www.stats.govt.nz/information-releases/national-population-projections-2024base2078/

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