New zealand history, map, flag, capital, population. An overview of population statistics and data, intended as a resource for those undertaking population analyses. In 2028, auckland would be home to 37 percent of new zealands population, compared with 34 percent in 20. Within that growth stats nz say that migration has played a big role in recent years. New zealands most populous city is auckland, with a population of 1.
While new zealands population is on an upwards trend, china the most populous country with 1. Projections of population growth of other countries 2030 country name. By the 2030s there is the prospect of small population declines in. Auckland s 2020 population is now estimated at 1,606,564. In the 20 census, 1,415,550 persons declared themselves as residents of the auckland region an increase of 110,000 people or 8% since the 2006 census.
Historical and projected population in auckland, new zealand by age group, 198120 estimated, 2018 2043 medium projections. Aucklands population to hit 2 million in less than 20. New statistics nz population projections suggest it is possible. Growth in auckland accounted for over half of the total population growth in new zealand in both the 1996 to 20 and 2006 to 20 periods accounting for 55 and 52 percent of total growth. When a minority group becomes 10% of the population, the way that group is. Auckland 2050 looks at a scenario where auckland is divided by sh1 into the haves and the havenots. The proportion keeps growing,so it is reasonable to assume that if we were to reach 7. The final picture god paints of the kingdom of god in the book of revelation is. David blaker says the predicted extra million residents by 2030 is highly exaggerated. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, age groups, age distribution, ethnic group. Auckland city was the most populous district in the country, with a population of 450,000 at 30 june 2010. Aucklands population as at 30 june 2017, the estimated population for the auckland region was 1. Orders of magnitude of the worlds urban population in history, united nations.
In terms of world cities, auckland is small and sparsely populated. It comes as statistics new zealand announces aucklands 1. Explore what auckland might look like demographically under some alternative higher migration scenarios, and the resulting demand for housing. Aucklands population will virtually double to more than 3 million in the.
Six of the earths seven continents are permanently inhabited on a large scale. Aucklands future population under alternative migration scenarios published june 2017 explores what auckland might look like demographically under some. The icon links to further information about a selected place. At least 12 new schools planned for growing auckland. The most populous urban area in the country, auckland has an urban population of about 1,467,800 june 2019. New zealand, island country in the south pacific ocean, the southwesternmost part of polynesia. Aucklands population is estimated to have surpassed 1. Auckland is also on new zealands north island, and is home to the largest polynesian population in the world.
Todays pacific population is mostly new zealandborn, predominantly young, and highly urbanised. These areas include regions, cities and towns, local board areas, and area units. In the 20 census, roman catholicism was the largest christian denomination with 12. Below is the change in aucklands population since then. Statistics new zealand values for 1996, 2001, 2006, 20 and 2014 are population estimates. Historical and projected population in auckland, new zealand by age group, 198120 estimated, 20182043 medium projections. Before the reforms, a borough council with more than 20,000 people could be. Migration now accounts for two thirds of aucklands. Statistics new zealand sees potential population growth of. Population statistics give you information about people who live in new zealand. Auckland population 2020 demographics, maps, graphs. Proportions of younger to older are also changing, and our planning. May 15, 2020 new zealand, island country in the south pacific ocean, the southwesternmost part of polynesia.
Hamilton is the second fastest growing population centre after auckland. In 2009, auckland was rated the fourthbest place to live in the world, in human resources consultancy mercers annual survey. Auckland wellington christchurch hamilton napierhastings tauranga dunedin palmerston north nelson rotorua new plymouth whangarei invercargill whanganui gisborne map showing. In demographics, the world population is the total number of humans currently living, and was estimated to have reached 7. International thought leaders will be joined by digital leaders from throughout new zealands government and industry to engage in stimulating dialogue and aspirational discussions on actions needed to create a truly. It responds to the key challenges we face today high population growth. This is only 770 per square kilometre or 2,000 per square mile. Auckland will get at least 12 new schools in the next 12 years to cope with the regions fastgrowing population. Subnational population projections give an indication of the future population of new zealands 16 regional council areas, 67 territorial authority areas, and 21 auckland local board areas. Auckland wellington christchurch hamilton napierhastings tauranga dunedin palmerston north nelson rotorua new plymouth whangarei invercargill whanganui gisborne map showing locations of urban areas in new zealand the word city began to take on two meanings in new zealand after the local government reforms of 1989. The ministry of education has told the regions principals that it plans four to five new.
Find out the number of people in new zealand and in different areas of new zealand. The city regularly ranks as being among the most liveable cities in the world, but it is also one of the worlds most expensive cities. Auckland tackles housing affordability crisis by wendell cox 11022015 city of auckland chief economist chris parker has called for establishment of a house price to income ratio objective of. Information is broken down by groups within the population, for example by age, ethnicity, and sex. Aucklands population density was also lower, at 1,210 people per square kilometre. Orders of magnitude of the worlds urban population in history, united nations population bulletin, no. Aucklands population is growing and changing, both from natural increase and immigration. Historical and projected population in auckland, new. By 2043, auckland s population could be 39 percent of new zealands population. Stats nz ethnic population projections medium series suggest that the number of pacific people could increase from 15 per cent of auckland s population in 20 to 17 per cent by 2038. India, with the second largest population, will fluctuate but be the largest in 2100 with an expected population of 1. The icon links to further information about a selected place including its population structure gender, age groups, age distribution, ethnic group.
In 2009, auckland was rated the fourthbest place to live in the world, in human resources. Aucklands population to hit 2 million in less than 20 years. The urban population density is 1,210 people per square kilometer. Census bureau, united nations, pew research and other sources, the u. Historical and projected population in auckland, new zealand. Digital nations 2030 is an international summit coinciding with the visiting ministerial and business delegations from the worlds leading digital nations and the d5 meeting. Although rates of population growth vary across time, the overarching picture is one of growth. In 2028, auckland would be home to 37 percent of new. Brooks has made the nervy move of transposing his worrywart sensibility from film to book.
There are predictions aucklands population will hit two million in less than 20 years. The capital city is wellington and the largest urban area auckland. The auckland council area has a larger population estimated at 1. Auckland is regularly ranked as one of the most liveable cities in. The five largest cities are auckland with onethird of the countrys population, christchurch in the south island, the largest island. By 2030, urban areas are projected to house 60 per cent. The regions appetite for growth has always been underestimated. Debate over auckland s future has presented us with an unattractive choice. Kirikiriroa is a city in the north island of new zealand.
Of the extra 43,600 people in auckland they say 14,500 came. Auckland has grown by 141,451 since 2015, which represents a 1. New zealand average age of the population 19502050. Aucklands population is estimated to have passed 1. Proportions of younger to older are also changing, and our planning and services need to respond to all these changes. It responds to the key challenges we face today high population growth, sharing prosperity among all aucklanders, and reducing environmental damage. The resident population of all statistical areas level 2. That book i suggested you might be interested in strangers in their. Population of new zealand 2030 and new zealand population. In another 25 years, close to 40% of new zealanders will be living in auckland, and by 2050 auckland is likely to be home to 2 million people.
The country comprises two main islandsthe north and south islandsand a number of small islands, some of them hundreds of miles from the main group. Statistics new zealand sees potential population growth of 60. For its population, auckland spreads further than any other city. Auckland s population is estimated to have passed 1. The updated 20base subnational population projections released december 2016 have as a base the estimated resident population of each area at 30 june. University of auckland undergraduate, met his future. Of the extra 43,600 people in auckland they say 14,500 came from natural increase while 29,100 were from people migrating either domestically or internationally. Aucklands housing shortage has grown by 34,000 in the last five years. Sa2 in auckland main urban area according to official estimates. In another 25 years, close to 40% of new zealanders will be living in. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its. Matua ngaru school, due to open next january in kumeu, is one of seven new primary schools already funded across auckland, with at least 12 more schools planned by 2030.
In the 20 census, 1,415,550 persons declared themselves as residents of the auckland region an increase of 110,000 people or 8% since the. Auckland is also on new zealands north island, and is home to the largest polynesian population. As at 30 june 2017, the estimated population for the auckland region was 1,657,200 rounded to 1. The most populous urban area in the country, auckland has an urban population of about 1,467,800. Projections of population growth of new zealand 2030 new zealand population. New zealands population is projected to hit 6 million at the end of the.
It comes as statistics new zealand announces auckland s 1. Jun 25, 2017 while new zealands population is on an upwards trend, china the most populous country with 1. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. It took over 200,000 years of human history for the worlds population to reach 1 billion, and only 200 years more to reach 7 billion. It is the seat and most populous city of the waikato region, with a territorial population of 169,300, the countrys fourth most. There are predictions auckland s population will hit two million in less than 20 years. Parliamentary research, obtained by labour, shows new zealand took in, on average 14. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. United nations, department of economic and social affairs, population division 2018. Auckland tackles housing affordability crisis by wendell cox 11022015 city of auckland chief economist chris parker has called for establishment of a house price to income ratio objective of 5. In english only, for now adolescent fertility rate births per 1,000 women ages 1519. Digital nations 2030 1920 february 2018 auckland, new. The country comprises two main islandsthe north and south islandsand a. Settlements the resident population of all urban areas and rural settlements on the north island according to official estimates.
Auckland is known for having a large multicultural mix, with. Aucklands future population under alternative migration. On estimates of the current population, auckland has no more than 7. City populations auckland region te ara encyclopedia of. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new. Values for 2018, 2023 and 2028 are generated from population projection growth rates applied to the 2014 figure. Cities with 1 million inhabitants or more, 2018 and 2030. Two things are immediately apparent about his debut novel. The projection from statistics is that nationwide population will touch five million around 2030 an increase of just under 600,000 on present numbers. Values for 2018, 2023 and 2028 are generated from population.
The region will be close to hitting two million people by 2031, and new zealands population is expected to reach 5. City populations auckland region te ara encyclopedia. The demographics of new zealand encompass the gender, ethnic, religious, geographic, and. Debate over aucklands future has presented us with an unattractive choice. Brooks has immersed himself deeply in its creation. In 2006 the metropolitan area covered 1,000 square kilometres. Jul 21, 2010 for its population, auckland spreads further than any other city.
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