Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand
New Zealand: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was 0.7558 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand stood at 0.7558 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 9.3% on the previous year and down 59.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 3.1 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -0.0589 % change on previous year, in 1979.
That places New Zealand 120th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 1973 | 1.95 % change on previous year | +15.6% |
| 1974 | 2.14 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 1976 | 1.44 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 1977 | 0.6717 % change on previous year | -53.4% |
| 1978 | 0.1935 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 1979 | -0.0589 % change on previous year | -130.4% |
| 1980 | 0.0178 % change on previous year | -130.3% |
| 1981 | 0.283 % change on previous year | +1487.2% |
| 1982 | 0.5757 % change on previous year | +103.5% |
| 1983 | 1.02 % change on previous year | +77.8% |
| 1984 | 1.12 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 1985 | 0.7791 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 1986 | 0.3427 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 1987 | 0.482 % change on previous year | +40.7% |
| 1988 | 0.6108 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 1989 | 0.3949 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1990 | 0.6781 % change on previous year | +71.7% |
| 1991 | 3.1 % change on previous year | +357.5% |
| 1992 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -40.1% |
| 1993 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1994 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +13.5% |
| 1995 | 1.41 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 1996 | 1.54 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 1997 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 1999 | 0.7226 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 2000 | 0.5472 % change on previous year | -24.3% |
| 2001 | 0.6009 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 2002 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +94.7% |
| 2003 | 1.88 % change on previous year | +60.4% |
| 2004 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 2006 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 2008 | 0.8993 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 2009 | 0.9264 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 1.07 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 2011 | 0.954 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2012 | 0.6542 % change on previous year | -31.4% |
| 2013 | 0.668 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 1.24 % change on previous year | +86.0% |
| 2015 | 1.86 % change on previous year | +49.6% |
| 2016 | 2.16 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2017 | 2.2 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 1.96 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2019 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 2020 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 2022 | 0.173 % change on previous year | -86.9% |
| 2023 | 0.7678 % change on previous year | +343.7% |
| 2024 | 0.8338 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 2025 | 0.7558 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.28 % change on previous year | -0.0589 % change on previous year | 2.14 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.563 % change on previous year | 0.0178 % change on previous year | 1.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.42 % change on previous year | 0.6781 % change on previous year | 3.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.13 % change on previous year | 0.5472 % change on previous year | 1.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.45 % change on previous year | 0.6542 % change on previous year | 2.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9604 % change on previous year | 0.173 % change on previous year | 1.91 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 117 Philippines 0.8191 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Brunei 0.8039 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Indonesia 0.8032 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Guam 0.7442 % change on previous year compare
- 122 British Virgin Islands 0.7323 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Turks and Caicos Islands 0.7095 % change on previous year compare
More population data for New Zealand
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0744 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -14.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0744 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0739 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,949 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.628 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.191 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.077 (2100)
- Population density 22.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 256,010 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in New Zealand was 0.7558 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 3.1 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.0589 % change on previous year in 1979.
- How does New Zealand rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- New Zealand ranks 120th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.3%. 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 Total population (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 Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.