New Zealand NZ: Population: Total: Aged 65 and Above data was reported at 734,508.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 703,905.000 Person for 2016. New Zealand NZ: Population: Total: Aged 65 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 358,683.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 734,508.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 204,820.000 Person in 1960. New Zealand NZ: Population: Total: Aged 65 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum;

This statistic presents the results of a survey on perceived percentage of population over 65 years old by 2050 in New Zealand as of October 2018. According to data published by Ipsos, respondents in New Zealand overestimated the proportion of their population who will be over ** in 2050. On average, the respondents thought that around ** out of every 100 people in New Zealand will be over 65 years old in 2050, when the actual share of elderly population, according to projections by the World Bank, will be around ** percent in New Zealand.

New Zealand NZ: Population: Male: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 1,529,018.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,502,980.000 Person for 2016. New Zealand NZ: Population: Male: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 1,076,941.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,529,018.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 702,907.000 Person in 1960. New Zealand NZ: Population: Male: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates using the World Bank's total population and age/sex distributions of the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Sum;

This statistic shows the age structure in New Zealand from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, about 18.37 percent of New Zealand's total population were aged 0 to 14 years.

New Zealand NZ: Population: as % of Total: Aged 15-64 data was reported at 64.912 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 65.180 % for 2016. New Zealand NZ: Population: as % of Total: Aged 15-64 data is updated yearly, averaging 65.258 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.545 % in 2008 and a record low of 58.385 % in 1961. New Zealand NZ: Population: as % of Total: Aged 15-64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

The report analyses the estimated resident population of New Zealand aged 70 and older. The estimated resident population refers to all the people who usually live in New Zealand on a given date. The data from this report is sourced from Statistics New Zealand (Tatauranga Aotearoa) and is measured in people residing in New Zealand at the end of each financial year.

The Aged Care Residential Services industry has seen growth in recent years, driven by an ageing population, increased demand for labour-intensive forms of care, heightened government support and an uptick in premium services. The rise in the number of individuals aged 70 and above has been a significant driver of revenue growth, as it has seen demand for aged care services expand. Government funding, which accounts for over $1.0 billion of industry revenue annually, is essential for the industry's survival. However, reviews conducted by Health NZ have highlighted a need for industry reforms due to underfunding, ethnic inequalities and labour force pressures. Meanwhile, the increasing prevalence of dementia among the elderly has heightened the industry's reliance on labour-intensive services, leading to an employment boost. However, this has also spotlighted concerns regarding labour shortages. Despite these challenges, the industry has seen growth in premium services as businesses compete to attract residents, providing such extras as expanded care levels, larger room sizes and high-end entertainment options. The rate of facilities offering these additional services has also increased, contributing positively to industry revenue. These factors combined have made for an overall positive industry performance across the last five years. Revenue is expected to climb at an annualised 0.6% over the five years through 2025-26, to $4.6 billion. This includes an estimated 2.8% climb in the current year. Demographic factors will significantly influence future growth in the Aged Care Residential Services industry. The continually ageing population, which is expected to constitute 20.0% of New Zealand's total population by 2028, will drive increased demand for aged care services. This will necessitate a rise in government spending on aged services, supporting revenue growth. However, challenges like supply shortages of bed capacity and higher demand for complex care will persist. Concurrently, as providers expand to meet growing demand, rising wages and employment levels may strain profitability. Hence, while demographic trends promise opportunities for growth, the industry must also address impending challenges. Revenue is expected to climb at an annualised 3.1% to $5.3 billion through the end of 2030-31.

The report analyses the estimated resident population of New Zealand aged 50 and older. The estimated resident population refers to all the people who usually live in New Zealand on a given date. The data from this report is sourced from Statistics New Zealand (Tatauranga Aotearoa) and is measured in people residing in New Zealand at the end of each financial year.

New Zealand NZ: Population: as % of Total: Female: Aged 65 and Above data was reported at 16.105 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 15.783 % for 2016. New Zealand NZ: Population: as % of Total: Female: Aged 65 and Above data is updated yearly, averaging 12.474 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.105 % in 2017 and a record low of 9.486 % in 1965. New Zealand NZ: Population: as % of Total: Female: Aged 65 and Above data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population 65 years of age or older as a percentage of the total female population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: Knowing how many girls, adolescents and women there are in a population helps a country in determining its provision of services.

This report analyses the estimated resident population of New Zealand aged 18 and older. The estimated resident population refers to all the people who usually live in New Zealand on a given date. The data from this report is sourced from Statistics New Zealand (Tatauranga Aotearoa) and is measured in people residing in New Zealand at the end of each financial year.

This report analyses the estimated female resident population of New Zealand aged between 15 and 45. The estimated resident population refers to all the people who usually live in New Zealand on a given date. The data from this report is sourced from Statistics New Zealand (Tatauranga Aotearoa) and is measured in people residing in New Zealand at the end of each financial year.

The report analyses the estimated resident population of New Zealand aged 14 and younger. The estimated resident population refers to all the people who usually live in New Zealand on a given date. The data from this report is sourced from Statistics New Zealand (Tatauranga Aotearoa) and is measured in people residing in New Zealand at the end of each financial year.

The New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings is the official count of how many people and dwellings there are in New Zealand. It provides a snapshot of our society at a point in time and helps to tell the story of its social and economic change. The 2018 Census, held on Tuesday 6 March, was the 34th New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings. The first official census was run in 1851, and since 1877 there has been a census every five years, with only four exceptions.

Dataset contains counts and measures for individuals from the 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses. Data is available by statistical area 2.

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The variables included in this dataset are for the census usually resident population count (unless otherwise stated). All data is for level 1 of the classification (unless otherwise stated).

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The variables for part 1 of the dataset are:

• Census usually resident population count
• Census night population count
• Age (5-year groups)
• Age (life cycle groups)
• Median age
• Birthplace (NZ born/overseas born)
• Birthplace (broad geographic areas)
• Ethnicity (total responses) for level 1 and ‘Other Ethnicity’ grouped by ‘New Zealander’ and ‘Other Ethnicity nec’
• Māori descent indicator
• Languages spoken (total responses)
• Official language indicator
• Gender
• Cisgender and transgender status – census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Sex at birth
• Rainbow/LGBTIQ+ indicator for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Sexual identity for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Legally registered relationship status for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Partnership status in current relationship for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Number of children born for the sex at birth female census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Average number of children born for the sex at birth female census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Religious affiliation (total responses)
• Cigarette smoking behaviour for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Disability indicator for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and over
• Difficulty communicating for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and over
• Difficulty hearing for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and over
• Difficulty remembering or concentrating for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and over
• Difficulty seeing for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and over
• Difficulty walking for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and over
• Difficulty washing for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and over.

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Download lookup file for part 1 from Stats NZ ArcGIS Online or embedded attachment in Stats NZ geographic data service. Download data table (excluding the geometry column for CSV files) using the instructions in the Koordinates help guide.

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Footnotes

Te Whata

Under the Mana Ōrite Relationship Agreement, Te Kāhui Raraunga (TKR) will be publishing Māori descent and iwi affiliation data from the 2023 Census in partnership with Stats NZ. This will be available on Te Whata, a TKR platform.

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Geographical boundaries

Statistical standard for geographic areas 2023 (updated December 2023) has information about geographic boundaries as of 1 January 2023. Address data from 2013 and 2018 Censuses was updated to be consistent with the 2023 areas. Due to the changes in area boundaries and coding methodologies, 2013 and 2018 counts published in 2023 may be slightly different to those published in 2013 or 2018.

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Subnational census usually resident population

The census usually resident population count of an area (subnational count) is a count of all people who usually live in that area and were present in New Zealand on census night. It excludes visitors from overseas, visitors from elsewhere in New Zealand, and residents temporarily overseas on census night. For example, a person who usually lives in Christchurch city and is visiting Wellington city on census night will be included in the census usually resident population count of Christchurch city.

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Population counts

Stats NZ publishes a number of different population counts, each using a different definition and methodology. Population statistics – user guide has more information about different counts.

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Caution using time series

Time series data should be interpreted with care due to changes in census methodology and differences in response rates between censuses. The 2023 and 2018 Censuses used a combined census methodology (using census responses and administrative data), while the 2013 Census used a full-field enumeration methodology (with no use of administrative data).

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Study participation time series

In the 2013 Census study participation was only collected for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over.

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About the 2023 Census dataset

For information on the 2023 dataset see Using a combined census model for the 2023 Census. We combined data from the census forms with administrative data to create the 2023 Census dataset, which meets Stats NZ's quality criteria for population structure information. We added real data about real people to the dataset where we were confident the people who hadn’t completed a census form (which is known as admin enumeration) will be counted. We also used data from the 2018 and 2013 Censuses, administrative data sources, and statistical imputation methods to fill in some missing characteristics of people and dwellings.

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Data quality

The quality of data in the 2023 Census is assessed using the quality rating scale and the quality assurance framework to determine whether data is fit for purpose and suitable for release. Data quality assurance in the 2023 Census has more information.

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Concept descriptions and quality ratings

Data quality ratings for 2023 Census variables has additional details about variables found within totals by topic, for example, definitions and data quality.

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Disability indicator

This data should not be used as an official measure of disability prevalence. Disability prevalence estimates are only available from the 2023 Household Disability Survey. Household Disability Survey 2023: Final content has more information about the survey.

Activity limitations are measured using the Washington Group Short Set (WGSS). The WGSS asks about six basic activities that a person might have difficulty with: seeing, hearing, walking or climbing stairs, remembering or concentrating, washing all over or dressing, and communicating. A person was classified as disabled in the 2023 Census if there was at least one of these activities that they had a lot of difficulty with or could not do at all.

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Using data for good

Stats NZ expects that, when working with census data, it is done so with a positive purpose, as outlined in the Māori Data Governance Model (Data Iwi Leaders Group, 2023). This model states that "data should support transformative outcomes and should uplift and strengthen our relationships with each other and with our environments. The avoidance of harm is the minimum expectation for data use. Māori data should also contribute to iwi and hapū tino rangatiratanga”.

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Confidentiality

The 2023 Census confidentiality rules have been applied to 2013, 2018, and 2023 data. These rules protect the confidentiality of individuals, families, households, dwellings, and undertakings in 2023 Census data. Counts are calculated using fixed random rounding to base 3 (FRR3) and suppression of ‘sensitive’ counts less than six, where tables report multiple geographic variables and/or small populations. Individual figures may not always sum to stated totals. Applying confidentiality rules to 2023 Census data and summary of changes since 2018 and 2013 Censuses has more information about 2023 Census confidentiality rules.

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Measures

Measures like averages, medians, and other quantiles are calculated from unrounded counts, with input noise added to or subtracted from each contributing value during measures calculations. Averages and medians based on less than six units (e.g. individuals, dwellings, households, families, or extended families) are suppressed. This suppression threshold changes for other quantiles. Where the cells have been suppressed, a placeholder value has been used.

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Percentages

To calculate percentages, divide the figure for the category of interest by the figure for 'Total stated' where this applies.

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Symbol

-997 Not available

-999 Confidential

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Inconsistencies in definitions

Please note that there may be differences in definitions between census classifications and those used for other data collections.

The wireless caregiver pager market, currently valued at $675 million in 2025, is projected to experience steady growth, driven by a rising elderly population globally and increasing demand for remote patient monitoring solutions. The market's Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.7% reflects a consistent, albeit moderate, expansion over the forecast period (2025-2033). Key drivers include the escalating need for independent living solutions among seniors, the increasing adoption of telehealth technologies in healthcare settings, and the convenience and affordability of wireless pager systems compared to traditional communication methods. While technological advancements and a broader range of features are contributing to market growth, potential restraints include concerns regarding the reliability of wireless signals in certain areas, potential integration challenges with existing healthcare IT infrastructures, and the need for user-friendly interfaces and training programs for both caregivers and patients. Companies like Silent Communications NZ Ltd, Calltou Co., Ltd, and Smart Caregiver are leading players, focusing on innovation and catering to evolving market demands. The market segmentation (while unspecified in the provided data) likely includes variations in pager features (e.g., range, alert types, battery life), price points, and target user groups (e.g., home care, assisted living facilities, hospitals). Further analysis indicates that regional market variations are likely significant, reflecting diverse healthcare infrastructure development and economic factors. While precise regional data is unavailable, it’s reasonable to expect higher market penetration in developed economies with robust healthcare systems and a larger aging population compared to developing nations. The historical period (2019-2024) likely showed similar growth patterns, influenced by pre-existing trends, suggesting that the projected CAGR is a conservative estimate based on current market dynamics. Future growth will heavily depend on successful integration with emerging technologies like IoT (Internet of Things) devices and smart home solutions, as well as regulatory support and initiatives promoting home-based healthcare. The consistent growth, despite a moderate CAGR, highlights the enduring relevance and potential of wireless caregiver pagers within the evolving landscape of senior care and remote healthcare monitoring.

Labour market statistics (disability) provides comparisons between labour market measures for disabled and non-disabled people in New Zealand. Information includes labour market participation and employment rates as well as differences in wages and salaries received.

The report analyses the estimated resident population of New Zealand between 18 and 25. The estimated resident population refers to all the people who usually live in New Zealand on a given date. The data from this report is sourced from Statistics New Zealand (Tatauranga Aotearoa) and is measured in people residing in New Zealand at the end of each financial year.

Measurements of body length play an important role in the assessment of size and population structure of whales, allowing estimation of population parameters such as age at sexual and physical maturity. Uniquely, sperm whales can be measured from the interpulse interval (IPI) of their echolocation clicks, which contain information on the length of the head, which is allometrically related to body length. Measurements of IPI were taken from 424 acoustic recordings made between 1996 and 2019 at Kaikōura, New Zealand. Extrapolation to total length, using a new regression equation calculated from this population, revealed a significant increase in the mean length of whales visiting Kaikōura during summer in recent years (2014–2019), with no trend in the mean length for those visiting in winter. Increasing size during summer months appears to be driven by the growth of the same individuals returning summer after summer, combined with declining recruitment of new, smaller individuals. Thus, we hypothesise that the whales that visit in summer may represent an aging population. This is significant as sperm whales are a taonga [Of special significance to NZ Māori] species, top predators in the Kaikōura ecosystem, and the primary focus of the tourism industry at Kaikōura.

New Zealand NZ: Incidence of HIV: per 1,000 Uninfected Population Aged 15-24 data was reported at 0.010 Ratio in 2021. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.020 Ratio for 2020. New Zealand NZ: Incidence of HIV: per 1,000 Uninfected Population Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.020 Ratio from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2021, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.030 Ratio in 2017 and a record low of 0.010 Ratio in 2021. New Zealand NZ: Incidence of HIV: per 1,000 Uninfected Population Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Number of new HIV infections among uninfected populations ages 15-24 expressed per 1,000 uninfected population ages 15-24 in the year before the period.;UNAIDS estimates.;Weighted average;This is an age-disaggregated indicator for Sustainable Development Goal 3.3.1 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].

Labour market statistics (disability) provides comparisons between labour market measures for disabled and non-disabled people in New Zealand. Information includes labour market participation and employment rates as well as differences in wages and salaries received.