Our take on the latest National population estimates (Tue 18 Aug 2026)
Total NZ population
Population growth
Net migration
5,357,300
0.7%pa
17,600Estimate as at June 2026
In June 2026 quarter
Gain over the year to June 2026
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National population estimates
Population growth lifted by increasing migration
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