19 August 2025

National population estimates give the best available measure of the population, by age and sex, usually living in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Key facts

At 30 June 2025:

• the estimated resident population of Aotearoa New Zealand was 5,324,700 (provisionally)
• there were 2,678,500 females and 2,646,200 males
• the median age of females and males was 39.0 and 37.4 years respectively.

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• National population estimates: At 30 June 2025 - https://comms.communications.stats.govt.nz/ch/122749/18c61/219/fn_oBrysv8NARwpo_bjRmC8M5DUzVYuQF2foV.UP.html

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