Stats NZ is New Zealand's official data agency. We collect information from people and organisations through censuses and surveys, and use it to provide insights and data about New Zealand. The population living in Aotearoa New Zealand is likely to grow from 5.3 million currently to eclipse 6 million by 2040. The cost of living for the average New Zealand household increased 3.0 percent in the 12 months to the December 2024 quarter. New Zealand’s estimated Māori ethnic population was 914,400 (17.1 percent of the national population) at 30 June 2024. An estimated 455,200 males and 459,200 females identified as Māori.
