National Population Estimates: June 2011 quarter Embargoed until 10:45am 12 August 2011 Highlights The estimated resident population of New Zealand was 4.41 million at 30 June 2011. Population growth was 37,500 (0.9 percent) during the June 2011 year. Natural increase and net migration contributed 33,600 and 3,900, respectively, to the growth during the June 2011 year. The median ages for males and females were 35.6 and 37.9 years, respectively, at 30 June 2011. Estimated resident population Age group (years) At 30 June 2010 At 30 June 2011 P All ages 4,367,800 4,405,300 0.9 Under 15 894,500 894,600 0.0 15 39 1,496,600 1,499,000 0.2 40 64 1,407,500 1,424,700 1.2 Percentage change 2010 11 P 65+ 569,200 587,000 3.1 Symbol: P provisional Geoff Bascand 12 August 2011 Government Statistician ISSN 1178-0576
Commentary Background This release contains estimates of the resident population of New Zealand at 30 June 2011. Tables are included at the end of this release with estimated resident population and population change, estimated resident population by broad age group and sex, and by five-year age group and sex. Estimates by single-year of age are available from Infoshare on the Statistics New Zealand website (demography age estimates in the 'Population' category). Population estimates give the best available measure of the size and age-sex structure of the population usually living in an area. Estimates are based on the latest census data and on births, deaths, and migration since the census. National population estimates are published quarterly and subnational population estimates are published annually. The estimates in this release are provisional. They incorporate provisional estimates of the number of births and deaths that occurred in the June 2011 quarter. Final estimates will be released in November 2011. In addition, population estimates after 30 June 2006 will be revised following results from the 2013 Census of Population and Dwellings. Estimated resident population The estimated resident population of New Zealand was 4,405,300 at 30 June 2011, comprising 2,164,600 males and 2,240,600 females. At 30 June 2011, there were 97 males for every 100 females. The estimated resident population for the mean year ended 30 June 2011 was 4,390,800. 2
Annual population change In the June 2011 year, the estimated resident population grew by 37,500 (0.9 percent), compared with 52,000 (1.2 percent) in the previous June year. The population growth in the June 2011 year was less than the average annual increase of 52,500 (1.3 percent) recorded during the 10-year period to June 2011. The population growth for the June 2011 year was due to a natural increase (excess of births over deaths) of 33,600 and a net permanent and long-term (PLT) migration gain of 3,900. The level of net PLT migration has decreased by around 12,600 since the previous June year. Historically, natural increase has been the dominant component of population growth. Over the last 40 years, natural increase has accounted for around 80 percent of New Zealand's total population growth. During the June 2011 year, natural increase accounted for 90 percent of population growth, the highest contribution for a decade. Quarterly population change During the June 2011 quarter, New Zealand's estimated resident population grew by 2,600 (0.1 percent). This growth was due to a natural increase of 7,900 and a net PLT migration loss of 5,300. In comparison, the population grew by 6,000 (0.1 percent) in the June 2010 quarter. The natural increase was higher (8,600) and the net PLT migration loss was lower (2,600). 3
Median age New Zealand has an ageing population because of a shift to sustained low fertility and low mortality rates. This shift is also observed across other countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). At 30 June 2011, half of New Zealand's population was over 36.8 years, compared with a median age of 34.7 years a decade earlier. The median age for males is now 35.6 years, while for females it is 37.9 years. The lower median age for males largely reflects their lower life expectancy of 78.8 years, compared with 82.7 years for females (New Zealand abridged life table, 2008 10). Latest national population projections (2009 base 2061 update) indicate that the median age of the New Zealand population will be 43.5 years in 2061 (series 5). Changes in age composition The age composition of New Zealand's population has changed over the past decade. In the 10 years ended 30 June 2011, the number of children (aged 0 14 years) grew to 894,600, an average annual increase of 1,700 (0.2 percent). For the year ended 30 June 2011, the increase of 200 (0.0 percent) in the number of children was less than the average annual increase for the decade. At 30 June 2011, children accounted for 20 percent of the New Zealand population, down from 23 percent at 30 June 2001. At 30 June 2011, the population aged 15 39 years remained the largest population group, accounting for 34 percent of the total population, down from 36 percent a decade earlier. This age group reached 1,499,000 in June 2011, up by 2,400 (0.2 percent) compared with the June 2010 figure. In the 10 years ended June 2011, the average annual increase for this age group was 11,000 (0.8 percent). 4
Those aged 40 64 years also remained a large proportion of the population, increasing from 30 percent to 32 percent in the decade ended 30 June 2011. This age group increased by 17,100 (1.2 percent) in the year ended 30 June 2011, to reach 1,424,700. The increase was below the average annual increase of 27,100 (2.1 percent) for the 10 years ended June 2011. The proportion of the population aged 65 79 years was 9.8 percent at 30 June 2011, up from 9.0 percent in 2001. During the June 2011 year, the population aged 65 79 years increased by 3.1 percent (13,000) to reach 431,300. In the 10 years ended June 2011, this age group grew at an average annual rate of 2.2 percent (8,300). In the 10 years ended June 2011, there was also an increase in the proportion of the population aged 80 years and over (80+), from 2.9 percent to 3.5 percent. The 80+ population reached 155,700 at 30 June 2011, an average annual increase of 3.3 percent (4,300) over the decade. The size and growth rate of this age group varied significantly by sex. The average annual growth rate for males for the decade was 4.9 percent, compared with 2.4 percent for females. In the year ended 30 June 2011, the male population in the 80+ age group increased by 4.9 percent (2,900) to reach 61,600, while the female population increased by 2.2 percent (2,000) to 94,100. 5
Population clock Statistics NZ's online population clock gives a real-time approximation of the estimated resident population of New Zealand. The population clock uses the latest quarterly estimated resident population, and estimates for the expected number of births, deaths, and net migration during the following quarter. The settings for each component (births, deaths, and net migration) are derived by converting the quarterly estimated totals into a 'per minute' figure, making allowance for the number of days per quarter. The population clock can be viewed on the Statistics NZ website: www.stats.govt.nz. Different population measures Users of population statistics need to be aware that there are three main population measures produced by Statistics NZ: the census night population count, the census usually resident population count, and the estimated resident population. The population counts published from the census are not comparable with the estimated resident population. The estimated resident population includes adjustments for net census undercount and for New Zealand residents temporarily overseas on census night. For more information see the 'Technical notes' section of this release. For technical information contact: Simon Pang Christchurch 03 964 8700 Email: demography@stats.govt.nz Next release... National Population Estimates: September 2011 quarter will be released on 14 November 2011. 6
Technical notes Population measures There are three population measures commonly produced by Statistics New Zealand: census night population count, census usually resident population count, and estimated resident population. The census night population count of New Zealand is a count of all people present in New Zealand on a given census night. This count includes visitors from overseas who are counted on census night, but excludes residents who are temporarily overseas on census night. The census usually resident population count of New Zealand is a count of all people who usually live in New Zealand and are present in New Zealand on a given census night. This count excludes visitors from overseas and residents who are temporarily overseas on census night. The estimated resident population of New Zealand is an estimate of all people who usually live in New Zealand at a given date. This estimate includes all residents present in New Zealand and counted by the census (census usually resident population count), residents who are temporarily overseas (who are not included in the census), and an adjustment for residents missed or counted more than once by the census (net census undercount). Visitors from overseas are excluded. The population counts published from the census are not comparable with the estimated resident population. De facto population estimates were produced up until the mid-1990s when they were replaced by the estimated resident population measure. The estimated de facto population of New Zealand includes all people present in New Zealand and counted by the census (census night population count). This estimate includes visitors from overseas who are counted on census night, but excludes New Zealand residents who are temporarily overseas. De facto population estimates are available via Infoshare on the Statistics NZ website. Resident population estimates The estimated resident population at 30 June 2006 forms the base population for deriving the estimated resident population at a given date following the 2006 Census. This base population is also used to revise intercensal population estimates for the five-year period between the 2001 and 2006 Censuses. The estimated resident population of New Zealand at 30 June 2006 is based on the census usually resident population count from the 2006 Census (held on 7 March 2006), updated for: net census undercount (as measured by the 2006 Post-enumeration Survey); the number of residents temporarily overseas on census night; births, deaths, and net permanent and long-term (PLT) migration between 7 March 2006 and 30 June 2006; and reconciliation with demographic estimates at ages 0 4 years. Quarterly estimates from September 2006 onwards were derived by updating the estimated resident population at 30 June 2006 for births, deaths, and net PLT migration during the ensuing period. 7
Derived figures Derived figures (for example, percentage annual increase) are calculated using data of greater precision than that published. Mean population The average number of people in an area during a given period. Median age Half the population is younger, and half older, than this age. Provisional figures The estimates in this release are provisional. They incorporate provisional estimates of the number of births and deaths that occurred in the June 2011 quarter. Changes between the provisional and final population estimates are most apparent at the younger and older age groups due to delayed registrations of births and deaths. Final figures Final figures for the estimated resident population at 30 June 2011 will be available in November 2011. In addition, population estimates after 30 June 2006 will be revised following results from the 2013 Census of Population and Dwellings. More information For more information, refer to information about the population estimates on the Statistics NZ website. Quarterly national population estimates by single-year of age, five-year age groups, and selected age groups are available via Infoshare on the Statistics NZ website (demography age estimates in the 'Population' category). Annual population estimates by age and sex for subnational areas are freely available via Table Builder on the Statistics NZ website. Population estimates for the Māori ethnic group are updated twice a year on the Statistics NZ website. Crown copyright This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand licence. You are free to copy, distribute, and adapt the work, as long as you attribute the work to Statistics NZ and abide by the other licence terms. Please note you may not use any departmental or governmental emblem, logo, or coat of arms in any way that infringes any provision of the Flags, 8
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Tables The following tables are printed with this information release and can also be downloaded from the Statistics NZ website in Excel format. If you do not have access to Excel, you may use the Excel file viewer to view, print, and export the contents of the file. 1. Estimated resident population and population change 2. Estimated resident population, by broad age group 3. Estimated resident population, by five-year age group 10
National Population Estimates: June 2011 quarter Table 1 Estimated resident population and population change Estimated resident population (1) Number (2) Population change Percent Natural increase (3) Population change due to: Net permanent and long-term migration (4) Quarter ended 30 Sep 2008 4,279,800 11,000 0.26 8,100 2,900 31 Dec 2008 4,291,600 11,700 0.27 9,100 2,700 31 Mar 2009 4,305,700 14,200 0.33 9,100 5,100 30 Jun 2009 4,315,800 10,100 0.23 8,200 1,900 30 Sep 2009 4,331,300 15,500 0.36 8,100 7,400 31 Dec 2009 4,347,200 15,900 0.37 9,000 6,900 31 Mar 2010 4,361,800 14,600 0.34 9,800 4,800 30 Jun 2010 4,367,800 6,000 0.14 8,600-2,600 30 Sep 2010 4,380,900 13,100 0.30 8,300 4,800 31 Dec 2010 4,393,100 12,200 0.28 8,800 3,400 31 Mar 2011 4,402,700 9,500 0.22 8,600 900 30 June 2011 P 4,405,300 2,600 0.06 7,900-5,300 Year ended 30 June 2001 3,880,500 22,700 0.59 29,200-9,300 2002 3,948,500 68,000 1.75 26,500 32,800 2003 4,027,200 78,800 1.99 27,500 42,500 2004 4,087,500 60,300 1.50 29,600 22,000 2005 4,133,900 46,300 1.13 29,100 8,600 2006 4,184,600 50,700 1.23 31,300 10,700 2007 4,228,300 43,700 1.05 33,700 10,100 2008 4,268,900 40,600 0.96 35,800 4,700 2009 4,315,800 46,900 1.10 34,400 12,500 2010 4,367,800 52,000 1.20 35,500 16,500 2011 P 4,405,300 37,500 0.86 33,600 3,900 1. The estimated resident population is based on the census usually resident population count, updated for residents missed or counted more than once by the census (net census undercount); residents temporarily overseas on census night; and births, deaths, and net permanent and long-term migration between census night and the date of the estimate. 2. Natural increase plus net permanent and long-term (PLT) migration. The difference between annual population change and natural increase and net PLT migration in years up to 30 June 2006 is due to intercensal adjustments. 3. Excess of births over deaths. Births and deaths have been estimated by date of occurrence. They differ from births and deaths registered over the same period. 4. Permanent and long-term (PLT) arrivals minus PLT departures. PLT arrivals include overseas migrants who arrive in New Zealand intending to stay for a period of 12 months or more (or permanently), plus New Zealand residents returning after an absence of 12 months or more. PLT departures include New Zealand residents departing for an intended period of 12 months or more (or permanently), plus overseas visitors departing New Zealand after a stay of 12 months or more. Note: Due to rounding, individual figures may not always sum to the stated total(s). All derived figures have been calculated using data of greater precision than published. Symbol: P provisional Source: Statistics New Zealand www.stats.govt.nz
National Population Estimates: June 2011 quarter Table 2 Estimated resident population (1) By broad age group At 30 June Age group (years) All ages Under 15 15 39 40 64 65+ Median age (years) Total 2001 3,880,500 877,200 1,388,800 1,153,900 460,600 34.7 2002 3,948,500 883,600 1,405,700 1,191,800 467,500 34.8 2003 4,027,200 890,000 1,430,700 1,230,900 475,700 35.0 2004 4,087,500 893,100 1,443,400 1,266,400 484,600 35.2 2005 4,133,900 890,200 1,452,100 1,295,200 496,400 35.5 2006 4,184,600 888,300 1,463,700 1,321,000 511,600 35.8 2007 4,228,300 888,400 1,471,000 1,342,200 526,700 36.1 2008 4,268,900 889,400 1,475,700 1,365,900 537,900 36.3 2009 4,315,800 891,200 1,484,600 1,387,400 552,600 36.5 2010 4,367,700 894,500 1,496,600 1,407,500 569,200 36.7 2011 P 4,405,300 894,600 1,499,000 1,424,700 587,000 36.8 Males 2001 1,903,200 450,400 682,300 569,200 201,400 33.8 2002 1,936,500 452,900 691,100 587,200 205,200 34.0 2003 1,975,600 456,300 703,800 605,700 209,800 34.1 2004 2,003,800 457,700 709,300 622,400 214,400 34.4 2005 2,025,200 456,300 712,500 635,500 220,900 34.7 2006 2,048,300 455,000 717,500 647,000 228,900 35.0 2007 2,070,800 455,100 722,500 656,300 236,800 35.3 2008 2,092,200 455,800 726,900 666,800 242,800 35.4 2009 2,117,500 456,900 733,900 676,100 250,600 35.5 2010 2,144,700 458,500 742,400 684,600 259,100 35.5 2011 P 2,164,600 458,200 746,700 691,400 268,300 35.6 Females 2001 1,977,300 426,800 706,500 584,700 259,200 35.4 2002 2,012,000 430,700 714,500 604,500 262,300 35.6 2003 2,051,700 433,700 726,900 625,200 265,900 35.8 2004 2,083,800 435,400 734,100 644,000 270,200 36.0 2005 2,108,700 433,900 739,600 659,600 275,500 36.3 2006 2,136,200 433,400 746,200 674,000 282,700 36.6 2007 2,157,600 433,400 748,500 685,900 289,900 36.9 2008 2,176,700 433,600 748,800 699,100 295,100 37.2 2009 2,198,300 434,300 750,700 711,300 302,000 37.4 2010 2,223,200 435,900 754,200 722,900 310,100 37.6 2011 P 2,240,600 436,400 752,300 733,300 318,700 37.9 1. The estimated resident population is based on the census usually resident population count, updated for residents missed or counted more than once by the census (net census undercount); residents temporarily overseas on census night; and births, deaths, and net permanent and long-term migration between census night and the date of the estimate. Note: Due to rounding, individual figures may not always sum to the stated total(s). Symbol: P provisional Source: Statistics New Zealand www.stats.govt.nz
National Population Estimates: June 2011 quarter Table 3 Estimated resident population (1) By five-year age group Age group (years) At 30 June Males Females Total 2001 2010 2011 P 2001 2010 2011 P 2001 2010 2011 P Under 5 143,960 160,020 161,370 137,040 151,830 153,070 281,000 311,850 314,440 5 9 152,670 146,900 146,970 142,800 139,920 140,300 295,470 286,820 287,270 10 14 153,770 151,580 149,900 146,980 144,210 143,010 300,740 295,780 292,900 15 19 141,480 165,510 163,280 136,140 156,880 154,040 277,620 322,390 317,320 20 24 128,030 161,380 167,650 127,600 153,840 157,460 255,630 315,220 325,110 25 29 124,600 143,180 146,430 132,640 145,230 147,250 257,240 288,400 293,680 30 34 139,580 129,330 131,190 152,070 139,990 141,300 291,640 269,330 272,480 35 39 148,580 143,000 138,130 158,100 158,290 152,280 306,680 301,290 290,400 40 44 145,010 149,330 149,200 151,870 162,400 163,560 296,880 311,730 312,770 45 49 128,930 156,140 154,160 132,760 166,530 164,730 261,680 322,670 318,890 50 54 122,010 142,640 145,550 123,090 148,850 153,020 245,100 291,480 298,570 55 59 93,970 123,430 126,160 95,290 127,910 131,200 189,260 251,340 257,360 60 64 79,230 113,090 116,310 81,740 117,220 120,770 160,980 230,310 237,080 65 69 63,810 85,990 87,980 67,120 90,230 92,240 130,930 176,220 180,220 70 74 57,460 65,490 69,570 63,310 71,460 75,630 120,770 136,950 145,200 75 79 41,850 48,880 49,190 54,710 56,300 56,700 96,550 105,180 105,890 80 84 23,410 34,800 36,030 39,110 45,910 46,540 62,520 80,710 82,570 85 89 11,090 17,500 18,510 23,470 30,170 30,700 34,560 47,670 49,220 90+ 3,780 6,410 7,030 11,440 16,010 16,860 15,230 22,430 23,890 All ages 1,903,200 2,144,600 2,164,600 1,977,300 2,223,200 2,240,600 3,880,500 4,367,800 4,405,300 1. The estimated resident population is based on the census usually resident population count, updated for residents missed or counted more than once by the census (net census undercount); residents temporarily overseas on census night; and births, deaths, and net permanent and long-term migration between census night and the date of the estimate. Note: Due to rounding, individual figures may not always sum to the stated total(s). Symbol: P provisional Source: Statistics New Zealand www.stats.govt.nz