Stats NZ is pleased to release An overview of disability data in Aotearoa New Zealand, a new report developed to make it easier to find, understand, and use disability data in Aotearoa New Zealand. It includes an overview of key disability data sources, important indicators, and guidance on how to use them. It is based entirely on publicly available data from a selection of key population surveys as at 1 January 2026.

This report brings together and summarises disability data by theme, to provide a fuller picture of the experiences and outcomes of disabled people in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The four themes of the report are:

• wellbeing and inclusion
• participation in society
• standard of living
• services and support.

There has been an increase in the amount of disability data collected and published in recent years. This report aims to support people who want to use this data effectively, including policymakers and advocacy groups.

Visit our website to read the full report and the summary:

• An overview of disability data in Aotearoa New Zealand is available in Large Print, Audio, and Braille. (https://www.stats.govt.nz/reports/an-overview-of-disability-data-in-aotearoa-new-zealand/)
• An overview of disability data in Aotearoa New Zealand: Summary is also available in Large Print, Audio, Braille, Easy Read, and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). [https://www.stats.govt.nz/reports/an-overview-of-disability-data-in-aotearoa-new-zealand-summary/]

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