New Zealand Population 2026
Population New Zealand 2026 is 4 961 990 people. New Zealand ranks 119 in terms of population in the world - 0.064% of all inhabitants of the Earth. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington, the official currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD). Chislennost.com has used information from reliable sources. Find out the population of a country, city, district at Chislennost.com.
Population of New Zealand
4 961 990 people
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Data in March 2026
Population rank, Life expectancy, age and total area New Zealand |
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|---|---|
| Population | |
| Population rank New Zealand | 4 961 990 people |
| Male population | 49.1% |
| Female population | 50.9% |
| Life expectancy New Zealand | |
| Life expectancy Male | 78.6 |
| Life expectancy Female | 82.7 |
| Age | |
| Median age New Zealand | 37.3 age |
| <15 years | 20.4% |
| 15 - 65 years | 66.4% |
| >65 years | 13.3% |
| Total area | |
| Total area New Zealand | 267710 km2 (#75 in world) |
| Population density | 18.53 per km2 |
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FAQ
⚡ When was the population counted?
The population count in New Zealand was carried out in 2026.
⚡ What place does New Zealand occupy in terms of population on Earth?
New Zealand takes 119st place in the ranking of the population of countries on Earth.
⚡ Which city is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is the city of Wellington with a population of 360 624 people.