New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure: Food: Restaurant Meals and Ready-to-Eat Food data was reported at 62.500 NZD in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 48.700 NZD for 2013. New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure: Food: Restaurant Meals and Ready-to-Eat Food data is updated yearly, averaging 45.900 NZD from Jun 2007 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.500 NZD in 2016 and a record low of 37.800 NZD in 2007. New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure: Food: Restaurant Meals and Ready-to-Eat Food data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics New Zealand. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.H010: Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure.

Dataset contains counts and measures for individuals from the 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses. Data is available by statistical area 1.

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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.

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The variables for part 2 of the dataset are:

• Individual home ownership for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Usual residence 1 year ago indicator
• Usual residence 5 years ago indicator
• Years at usual residence
• Average years at usual residence
• Years since arrival in New Zealand for the overseas-born census usually resident population count
• Average years since arrival in New Zealand for the overseas-born census usually resident population count
• Study participation
• Main means of travel to education, by usual residence address for the census usually resident population who are studying
• Main means of travel to education, by education address for the census usually resident population who are studying
• Highest qualification for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Post-school qualification in New Zealand indicator for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Highest secondary school qualification for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Post-school qualification level of attainment for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Sources of personal income (total responses) for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Total personal income for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Median ($) total personal income for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Work and labour force status for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Job search methods (total responses) for the unemployed census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Status in employment for the employed census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Unpaid activities (total responses) for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Hours worked in employment per week for the employed census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Average hours worked in employment per week for the employed census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Industry, by usual residence address for the employed census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Industry, by workplace address for the employed census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Occupation, by usual residence address for the employed census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Occupation, by workplace address for the employed census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Main means of travel to work, by usual residence address for the employed census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Main means of travel to work, by workplace address for the employed census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Sector of ownership for the employed census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over
• Individual unit data source.

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Download lookup file for part 2 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

New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure: Transport: Passenger Transport data was reported at 52.300 NZD in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.700 NZD for 2013. New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure: Transport: Passenger Transport data is updated yearly, averaging 25.900 NZD from Jun 2007 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.300 NZD in 2016 and a record low of 21.200 NZD in 2007. New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure: Transport: Passenger Transport data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics New Zealand. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.H010: Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure.

Measuring inequality for disabled New Zealanders: 2018 brings together data from three Stats NZ surveys to explore differences between the lives of disabled and non-disabled people in Aotearoa.

The goal of government policy and international agreements about disability is the improvement of disabled people’s lives. Monitoring the difference between disabled and non-disabled people in a consistent way, and over a wide range of outcomes, is a key step towards achieving this goal.

New Zealand Hours Worked data was reported at 93,288.000 Hour th in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 97,690.000 Hour th for Dec 2024. New Zealand Hours Worked data is updated quarterly, averaging 69,975.000 Hour th from Mar 1986 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 157 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 100,313.000 Hour th in Dec 2023 and a record low of 50,347.000 Hour th in Mar 1991. New Zealand Hours Worked data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G047: Household Labour Force Survey: Hours Worked. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

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).The variables for part 1 of the dataset are:Census usually resident population countCensus night population countAge (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 indicatorLanguages spoken (total responses)Official language indicatorGenderSex at birthRainbow/LGBTIQ+ indicator for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and overSexual identity for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and overLegally registered relationship status for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and overPartnership status in current relationship for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and overNumber of children born for the sex at birth female census usually resident population count aged 15 years and overAverage number of children born for the sex at birth female census usually resident population count aged 15 years and overReligious affiliation (total responses) Cigarette smoking behaviour for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and overDisability indicator for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and overDifficulty communicating for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and overDifficulty hearing for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and overDifficulty remembering or concentrating for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and overDifficulty seeing for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and overDifficulty walking for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and overDifficulty washing for the census usually resident population count aged 5 years and over.Download lookup file for part 1 from Stats NZ ArcGIS Online or Stats NZ geographic data service.FootnotesTe 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.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. 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. 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. 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). Study participation time seriesIn the 2013 Census study participation was only collected for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over.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. 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.Concept descriptions and quality ratingsData quality ratings for 2023 Census variables has additional details about variables found within totals by topic, for example, definitions and data quality.Disability indicatorThis 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.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”.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.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.Percentages To calculate percentages, divide the figure for the category of interest by the figure for 'Total stated' where this applies.Symbol-997 Not available-999 ConfidentialInconsistencies in definitions Please note that there may be differences in definitions between census classifications and those used for other data collections.

New Zealand Financial Performance: Expenditure: Salaries & Wages Paid data was reported at 93,706.000 NZD mn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 88,708.000 NZD mn for 2015. New Zealand Financial Performance: Expenditure: Salaries & Wages Paid data is updated yearly, averaging 85,975.500 NZD mn from Mar 2013 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 93,706.000 NZD mn in 2016 and a record low of 79,533.000 NZD mn in 2013. New Zealand Financial Performance: Expenditure: Salaries & Wages Paid data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics New Zealand. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.S011: Annual Enterprise Survey.

Abstract

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of disability across population subgroups and disability rates for specific impairment types. Information is also available from the survey on barriers that disabled people encounter in their everyday lives, including their use of and need for support services and assistive devices.

Reference Period: Year, month, census day

Periodicity of Data Collection: Quarterly

Geographic coverage

Whole country

Analysis unit

Individuals

Universe

Population groups: All age groups

Total population covered: The survey covers almost the total population in NZ - those groups that are excluded from the survey make up only a very small percentage of the population, probably less than 2%

Economic activities: All economic activities

Sectors covered: All sectors

Labor force status: Employed persons, unemployed persons, persons outside labour force

Status in Employment: Employees, employers, own-account workers, contributing family workers, members of producers' cooperatives

Establishments: NR

Other limitations: People on offshore islands were excluded together with those living in prisons and psychiatric institutions

Classifications: Sex, age, level of education, other personal characteristics (e.g. marital status), status in employment, occupation, economic activity

Cross-classification: Highest educational qualification by disability status and sex, labour force status by disability status and sex, occupation by disability status, etc…

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Frequency of data collection

Periodicity of Data collection: Quarterly

A synthetic household dataset for Aotearoa NZ based on data from Census 2018 using data from the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) and code from https://gitlab.com/cma-public-projects/pain Disclaimer:The results in this dataset are not official statistics. They have been created for research purposes from the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI), managed by Statistics New Zealand. The opinions, findings, recommendations, and conclusions expressed in this paper are those of the author(s), not Statistics NZ. Access to the anonymised data used in this study was provided by Statistics NZ under the security and confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act 1975. Only people authorised by the Statistics Act 1975 are allowed to see data about a particular person, household, business, or organisation, and the results in this paper have been confidentialised to protect these groups from identification and to keep their data safe. Careful consideration has been given to the privacy, security, and confidentiality issues associated with using administrative and survey data in the IDI. Further detail can be found in the Privacy impact assessment for the Integrated Data Infrastructure available from www.stats.govt.nz.

New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Number of Households data was reported at 1,994.000 Unit th in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,952.700 Unit th for 2023. New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Number of Households data is updated yearly, averaging 1,681.000 Unit th from Jun 2007 (Median) to 2024, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,994.000 Unit th in 2024 and a record low of 1,560.800 Unit th in 2007. New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Number of Households data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.H026: Annual Household Income.

In a survey conducted in New Zealand in 2022, less than half of the respondents reported that their work-life balance was excellent or good. Around ** percent of participants considered their work-life balance to be poor or very poor.

DATA SOURCE: Statistics New Zealand Agricultural Production Survey (APS)

Adapted by Ministry for the Environment and Statistics New Zealand to provide for environmental reporting transparency

Dataset used to develop the "Farm numbers and size" indicator [available at https://www.stats.govt.nz/indicators/farm-numbers-and-size]

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We present the number and area of farms in New Zealand and by region from 2002 to 2019.

More information on this dataset and how it relates to our environmental reporting indicators and topics can be found in the attached data quality pdf.

Te Kupenga is Tatauranga Aotearoa Stats NZ’s survey of Māori wellbeing.

The survey provides key statistics on four areas of Māori cultural wellbeing: wairuatanga (spirituality), tikanga (Māori customs and practices), Te reo Māori (the Māori language), and whanaungatanga (social connectedness). The survey’s content recognises practices and wellbeing outcomes that are specific to Māori culture, such as the knowledge and use of the Māori language, connection to marae, and whānau wellbeing.

New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure: Clothing and Footwear: Clothing: Clothing Services data was reported at 0.900 NZD in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.700 NZD for 2013. New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure: Clothing and Footwear: Clothing: Clothing Services data is updated yearly, averaging 0.800 NZD from Jun 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.100 NZD in 2001 and a record low of 0.700 NZD in 2013. New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure: Clothing and Footwear: Clothing: Clothing Services data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics New Zealand. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.H010: Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure.

This dataset contains counts and rates of young people aged 15–24 years who were not in employment, education, or training (NEET) during the 2015 calendar year. The report containing maps of this data can be found at www.stats.govt.nz/about_us/what-we-do/partnerships.... The data was provided by the Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI) which brings together a wide range of data from government administrative sources and surveys. Disclaimer Any person who has had access to the unit-record data has certified that they have been shown, have read, and have understood section 81 of the Tax Administration Act 1994, which relates to secrecy. Access to the anonymised data used in this study was provided by Stats NZ in accordance with security and confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act 1975. Only people authorised by the Statistics Act 1975 are allowed to see data about a particular person, household, business and or organisation and the results in these tables have been confidentialised to protect these groups from identification. Careful consideration has been given to the privacy, security and confidentiality issues associated with using administrative and survey data in the IDI. Any person who has had access to the unit-record data has certified that they have been shown, have read, and have understood section 81 of the Tax Administration Act 1994, which relates to secrecy. Any discussion of data limitations or weaknesses is in the context of using the IDI for statistical purposes, and is not related to the data's ability to support Inland Revenue's core operational requirements. Values of -999 are supressed to protect confidentiality. Citation Stats NZ (2017). Otago youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET): Collaborative research between Stats NZ Methodist Mission Southern using integrated data. Retrieved from www.stats.govt.nz.

New Zealand Working Age Population: Female: Pacific Peoples data was reported at 157.000 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 155.000 Person th for Dec 2024. New Zealand Working Age Population: Female: Pacific Peoples data is updated quarterly, averaging 119.100 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 70 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 157.000 Person th in Mar 2025 and a record low of 88.500 Person th in Mar 2008. New Zealand Working Age Population: Female: Pacific Peoples data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G046: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.

According to a survey of online retailers in New Zealand in 2020, delivery delays were the most common challenge experienced. The second leading challenge was the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, ** percent of respondents reported earning higher revenues in 2020 than in the previous year.

New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure: Household Contents and Services: Glassware, Tableware and Household Utensils data was reported at 4.700 NZD in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.600 NZD for 2013. New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure: Household Contents and Services: Glassware, Tableware and Household Utensils data is updated yearly, averaging 3.550 NZD from Jun 2007 (Median) to 2016, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.700 NZD in 2016 and a record low of 2.900 NZD in 2007. New Zealand Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure: Household Contents and Services: Glassware, Tableware and Household Utensils data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics New Zealand. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.H010: Household Economic Survey: Average Weekly Household Expenditure.

For New Zealand's economic performance to be measured against initiatives aimed at increasing economic growth, we need to collect data on a variety of measures.

Because of the large range of data needed, Statistics NZ developed an integrated, modular survey – the Business Operations Survey – to collect the required information and minimise the reporting load for New Zealand businesses. The survey was designed to include a range of ‘modules’ and has been run annually by Statistics NZ since 2005.

The Business Operations Survey is a postal survey. We made initial contact with key and/or complex businesses in the survey by telephone, before the mail-out, to determine who to direct the survey to. For all other businesses, we addressed the survey form to the managing director. The survey is posted out in August and collects information for the last financial year for which the business has data available at that point.

For New Zealand's economic performance to be measured against initiatives aimed at increasing economic growth, we need to collect data on a variety of measures.

Because of the large range of data needed, Statistics NZ developed an integrated, modular survey – the Business Operations Survey – to collect the required information and minimise the reporting load for New Zealand businesses. The survey was designed to include a range of ‘modules’ and has been run annually by Statistics NZ since 2005.

The Business Operations Survey is a postal survey. We made initial contact with key and/or complex businesses in the survey by telephone, before the mail-out, to determine who to direct the survey to. For all other businesses, we addressed the survey form to the managing director. The survey is posted out in August and collects information for the last financial year for which the business has data available at that point.