Population

Information about population includes details about the number and characteristics of people who live in New Zealand.

	Births Statistics on births record the number of births registered in New Zealand each year.
	Census The census is the official count of how many people and dwellings there are in New Zealand.
	Deaths Statistics on deaths record the number of deaths registered in New Zealand each year.
	Estimates and projections Population estimates give the best available measure of the size and composition of the population usually living in an area.
	Migration Migration statistics count and describe movements of people into and out of New Zealand (international migration), and within the country (internal migration).

Reports and articles

• Demographic Trends
  Statistics New Zealand’s main reference volume on population and related statistics. It is released annually.
• Population Statistics Stocktake: 2011
  An overview of population statistics and data, intended as a resource for those undertaking population analyses.