Ireland vs New Zealand: Population aged 14 years or younger
Ireland
968.13 thousands
in 2025
New Zealand
942.07 thousands
in 2025
Ireland rank
122nd
New Zealand rank
125th
Population aged 14 years or younger over time
- Ireland
- New Zealand
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 968.13 thousands against 942.07 thousands in New Zealand, a difference of 26.06 thousands.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 56 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 122nd and New Zealand ranks 125th of 226 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 5 and New Zealand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 973.54 thousands | 912.36 thousands | 61.18 thousands | Ireland |
| 1980s | 1,027 thousands | 815.69 thousands | 211.77 thousands | Ireland |
| 1990s | 892.9 thousands | 835.02 thousands | 57.88 thousands | Ireland |
| 2000s | 858.38 thousands | 887.75 thousands | 29.37 thousands | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 992.51 thousands | 920.21 thousands | 72.3 thousands | Ireland |
| 2020s | 990.29 thousands | 955.17 thousands | 35.12 thousands | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 14 years or younger, Ireland or New Zealand?
- Ireland, at 968.13 thousands against 942.07 thousands in New Zealand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 14 years or younger between Ireland and New Zealand?
- 26.06 thousands, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and New Zealand?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Ireland and New Zealand rank globally for population aged 14 years or younger?
- Ireland ranks 122nd and New Zealand ranks 125th of 226 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release