Stats NZ - National Population Estimates March 2026 Quarter
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June 2026
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Stats NZ quarterly release of national population estimates by age and sex, recording New Zealand's population aged 65+ reaching over 920,000 (17.5% of total population) and the rapid growth of the 85+ cohort.
Key Points
- •Estimated population aged 65+ exceeds 920,000 New Zealanders as of March 2026.
- •The 85+ age group is the fastest growing demographic cohort, expanding at >4% per annum.
- •Identifies shifting dependency ratios and regional variations in population ageing.
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Stats NZ quarterly release of national population estimates by age and sex, recording New Zealand's population aged 65+ reaching over 920,000 (17.5% of total population) and the rapid growth of the 85+ cohort.
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