New Zealand Population Pyramid (1950–2100)

New Zealand
2026
Population: 5,287,479

Year

-5 -1   2026  +1 +5

Country

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
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New Zealand in 2026

The population of New Zealand in 2026 is estimated at 5,287,479. Over the previous ten years the population grew by 12.1%, up from 4,714,770 in 2016.

With a median age of 39.0 years, New Zealand has a youth dependency ratio of 27.4 and an old-age dependency ratio of 28.0 per 100 people of working age. The narrow base of the pyramid marks a constrictive age structure: fertility below replacement level and a rising share of older people.

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Population
5,287,479
Median age
39.0
0-14 %
17.6%
65+ %
18.0%
Child dependency
27.4
Old-age dependency
28.0
Region
Pyramid shape
Population 2050
5,755,288
Population 2100
5,812,294
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.56

In 2023 women in New Zealand had on average 1.56 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 83.0

Life expectancy at birth was 83.0 years in 2023: 84.9 for women and 81.2 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
15304560
19502100
Where immigrants come from (2024)

1,375,277 immigrants live in New Zealand, 26.4% of the population.

United Kingdom254,524
India149,677
China145,906
Philippines107,622
South Africa101,970
Where emigrants live (2024)

675,612 people born in New Zealand live in other countries.

Australia588,088
United Kingdom50,762
Canada10,875
China3,811
Japan3,785
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

Country Population Median age Relative size
New Zealand 5,287,479 39.0
Australia 27,227,096 39.5
What is the population of New Zealand in 2026?
New Zealand has an estimated population of 5,287,479 in 2026.
Is the population of New Zealand increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 12.1% from 2016, with a projected population of 5,755,288 in 2050.
What is the median age in New Zealand?
New Zealand's median age is 39.0 years.
How many children and older people live in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, 17.6% of people are under 15 and 18.0% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does New Zealand have?
New Zealand's pyramid is constrictive — narrower at the base than the middle, the signature of sustained low fertility and population ageing.

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