Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand
New Zealand: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.5547 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded -0.5547 % change on previous year for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 16.6% on the previous year and down 237.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 3.35 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -2.21 % change on previous year, in 1979.
New Zealand ranks 122nd of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.6362 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.8441 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 1973 | 0.9105 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1974 | 0.7525 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 1975 | 0.4358 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 1976 | -0.1073 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 1977 | -1.1 % change on previous year | +921.4% |
| 1978 | -1.99 % change on previous year | +81.6% |
| 1979 | -2.21 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 1980 | -2.08 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1981 | -1.66 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 1982 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 1983 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1984 | -0.9475 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1985 | -1.19 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 1986 | -1.43 % change on previous year | +20.9% |
| 1987 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1988 | -1.03 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1989 | -0.6804 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 1990 | 0.1539 % change on previous year | -122.6% |
| 1991 | 3.35 % change on previous year | +2079.4% |
| 1992 | 0.9382 % change on previous year | -72.0% |
| 1993 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 1994 | 1.28 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 1995 | 1.37 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1996 | 1.44 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 1.28 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1998 | 0.9706 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 1999 | 0.4479 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 2000 | 0.1383 % change on previous year | -69.1% |
| 2001 | -0.0052 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 2002 | 0.2774 % change on previous year | -5395.9% |
| 2003 | 0.7243 % change on previous year | +161.1% |
| 2004 | 0.5347 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2005 | 0.0091 % change on previous year | -98.3% |
| 2006 | -0.268 % change on previous year | -3050.3% |
| 2007 | 0.0636 % change on previous year | -123.7% |
| 2008 | 0.4054 % change on previous year | +536.9% |
| 2009 | 0.5525 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 2010 | 0.703 % change on previous year | +27.3% |
| 2011 | 0.5255 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0902 % change on previous year | -82.8% |
| 2013 | -0.1056 % change on previous year | -217.1% |
| 2014 | 0.1069 % change on previous year | -201.3% |
| 2015 | 0.4048 % change on previous year | +278.7% |
| 2016 | 0.7081 % change on previous year | +74.9% |
| 2017 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +58.9% |
| 2018 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 1.02 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 2020 | 1.05 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 0.6202 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2022 | -0.8017 % change on previous year | -229.3% |
| 2023 | -0.6051 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 2024 | -0.6648 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 2025 | -0.5547 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.2032 % change on previous year | -2.21 % change on previous year | 0.9105 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -1.26 % change on previous year | -2.08 % change on previous year | -0.6804 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.23 % change on previous year | 0.1539 % change on previous year | 3.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2432 % change on previous year | -0.268 % change on previous year | 0.7243 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5749 % change on previous year | -0.1056 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.1596 % change on previous year | -0.8017 % change on previous year | 1.05 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 119 Peru -0.4745 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Fiji -0.4979 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Austria -0.5502 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Dominican Republic -0.5706 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Indonesia -0.5825 % change on previous year compare
- 125 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -0.5899 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand?
- Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand was -0.5547 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 3.35 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.21 % change on previous year in 1979.
- How does New Zealand rank for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate?
- New Zealand ranks 122nd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 237.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 14 years or younger UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.