Number of children under 5, by world region in New Zealand
New Zealand: Number of children under 5, by world region was 256,010 people in 2100. ▼ Falling
Number of children under 5, by world region in New Zealand, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2100, number of children under 5, by world region in New Zealand stood at 256,010 people. That is the lowest value across all 77 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in New Zealand peaked at 298,316 people in 2025 and was at its lowest, 256,010 people, in 2100.
That places New Zealand 124th out of 236 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 77 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 296,670 people | 292,815 people | 298,316 people | 6 |
| 2030s | 284,680 people | 282,428 people | 290,129 people | 10 |
| 2040s | 289,010 people | 285,965 people | 290,593 people | 10 |
| 2050s | 282,056 people | 276,606 people | 287,058 people | 10 |
| 2060s | 270,895 people | 268,300 people | 275,218 people | 10 |
| 2070s | 267,873 people | 267,732 people | 268,009 people | 10 |
| 2080s | 265,117 people | 262,270 people | 267,495 people | 10 |
| 2090s | 258,895 people | 256,500 people | 261,550 people | 10 |
| 2100s | 256,010 people | 256,010 people | 256,010 people | 1 |
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More population data for New Zealand
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 22.07 people per km² (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.57 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.57 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 2,063 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.57 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.67 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.65 children per women (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 10.88 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 5, by world region in New Zealand?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in New Zealand was 256,010 people in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 298,316 people in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 256,010 people in 2100.
- How does New Zealand rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- New Zealand ranks 124th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of children under 5, by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown. This only includes people aged 0-4. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.