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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 estimates can be found from a link on the population clock page of the Statistics New Zealand website. This page provides an approximate indication of the current population of New Zealand, whereas the link from that page provides the latest official population estimates in detail.
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Where can I find the latest census data?
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The latest census information 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 700,000 to more than 1 million. There is current (2009) research underway to try to answer some of the questions about the diaspora. The term New Zealander may mean a number of things – for example people born in New Zealand or people with New Zealand citizenship. In 2008, there were estimated to be 495,000 people born in New Zealand living 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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Recent work by Paul Hamer suggests that in 2006 between 115,000 and 125,000 Maori live in Australia.
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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 2006 Census recorded 39,150 more females aged 20-39 years usually resident in New Zealand than males. In 2006, the census counted 97,708 more female than male New Zealand residents. For more information see this article on sex ratios.