Population
China's population declines for a fourth straight year amid record low birthrates
China's birthrate has hit the lowest level on record, with the country's population shrinking for a fourth straight year. The population shrank by 3.39 million people in 2025.
Asian ethnicities to make up 33% of population by 2048
Stagnant growth of European households combined with high levels of natural increase and migration for other ethnic populations behind the shift.
Household data reflects growing ethnic diversity
Households with Asian, Māori and Pasifika occupants rise between 2018 and 2023.
Large proportion of Chinese New Zealanders born overseas
An analysis of data from the 2023 Census shows that 40 percent of Chinese New Zealanders who were born overseas relocated less than 10 years ago.
Median income of Indian households defying stereotype
An analysis of data from the 2023 Census reveals that Kiwi Indians earn more than the average New Zealander each year.
Indian population now third-largest ethnicity in NZ
Latest Census data shows that the Indian community now sits behind the New Zealand European and Māori ethnic groups in terms of numbers.
Asian communities leading New Zealand's population growth
Asian ethnic groups recorded the largest numeric increase between 2018 and 2023, and now account for 17.3 percent of the population.
Migration figures highest on record
The number arriving in New Zealand over the past year was more than double those leaving. Audio
Why are fertility rates falling?
Explainer - Fertility rates in New Zealand, and around the world, keep dropping. What does this mean?
