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National population estimates

Population growth lifted by increasing migration

18 May 2026

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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