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 September 2025:

• the estimated resident population of Aotearoa New Zealand was 5,334,200 (provisionally)
• there were 2,685,100 females and 2,649,100 males
• the median age of females and males was 39.1 and 37.5 years, respectively.

During the year ended September 2025:

• New Zealand’s population grew by 32,900 (0.6 percent)
• estimated natural increase (births minus deaths) was 20,500 (62 percent of total growth)
• estimated net migration (migrant arrivals minus migrant departures) was 12,400 (38 percent of total growth).

Visit our website to read this information release:

• National population estimates: At 30 September 2025: https://www.stats.govt.nz/information-releases/national-population-estimates-at-30-september-2025/

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