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National population estimates

Population growth lifted by increasing migration

18 May 2026
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Our take on the latest National population estimates (Mon 18 May 2026)

Total NZ population estimate
Population growth
Net migration
5,361,300
0.8%pa
24,200
As at March 2026
In March 2026 quarter
Over the year to March 2026

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