Population FAQ >
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How do I know which population data to use?
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The Which population? page provides information on which population data to use when.
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Where do I find key facts on the current population?
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Statistics New Zealand's Population Indicators summarises key population measures.
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What is the latest estimated population of New Zealand?
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The latest population estimate is 4.1 million as at 30 June 2005.
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Where can I find the latest census data?
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Information from Census 2001 is available from Statistics New Zealand's Table Builder.
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How many New Zealanders live overseas?
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The number of New Zealanders living overseas is not known precisely, though various estimates have been attempted ranging from 500,000 to 750,000. The term New Zealander may mean a number of things - for example people born in New Zealand or people with New Zealand citizenship. In 2001, there were 58,280 people born in New Zealand living in Britain and 355,765 in Australia. Some information on New Zealanders living in OECD countries is available from the OECD expatriate database.
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How many Māori live in Australia?
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More than 73,000 Māori live in Australia (as counted in Australia's 2001 Census).
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Is the "man drought" real?
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There are fewer men than women in younger adult age groups, but the deficit is not as large as has been reported. The 2001 Census recorded 27,966 more females aged 20-34 years usually resident in New Zealand than males. In 2001, the census counted 91,266 more female than male New Zealand residents. For more information see this article on sex ratios.
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