How many people live in New Zealand right now? The live counter advances every second using United Nations birth and death rates — about 165 births and 104 deaths per day, from a population of roughly 5.3M.
Crude birth rate: 11.4 per 1,000 people per year. Crude death rate: 7.2 per 1,000 people per year. Region: Oceania.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of New Zealand?
New Zealand has approximately 5.3M people, based on the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 2026.
How many babies are born in New Zealand every day?
About 165 babies are born in New Zealand each day — roughly 0.00 every second.
How many people die in New Zealand every day?
About 104 people die in New Zealand each day — roughly 0.00 every second.
Is the population of New Zealand growing or shrinking?
New Zealand grows naturally by about 22.3K people per year, before migration.