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

Key facts

At 31 December 2025:

• the estimated resident population of New Zealand was 5,342,000 (provisionally)
• there were 2,689,500 females and 2,652,500 males
• the median age of females and males was 39.2 and 37.6 years respectively.

Visit our website to read the full information release: National population estimates: At 31 December 2025: https://www.stats.govt.nz/information-releases/national-population-estimates-at-31-december-2025/

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