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New Zealand Natural population growth 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Natural population growth in New Zealand stood at 3.9 per 1000 in 2024, according to Calculated indicators. The latest value is up 6.6% from 3.66 per 1000 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 5.8 per 1000 (down 33% since). The highest value since 1960 was 17.97 per 1000 in 1961, the lowest 3.66 per 1000 in 2023. New Zealand ranked 133rd highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2024; Central African Republic ranked first.

Data source: Calculated indicators · Unit: per 1000 · Category: Demographics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Natural population growth in New Zealand?

Natural population growth in New Zealand stood at 3.9 per 1000 in 2024, according to Calculated indicators.

Is Natural population growth in New Zealand rising or falling?

The latest value is up 6.6% from 3.66 per 1000 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 5.8 per 1000 (down 33% since).

How does New Zealand rank for Natural population growth?

New Zealand ranked 133rd highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2024; Central African Republic ranked first.

What is the highest Natural population growth on record in New Zealand?

The highest value since 1960 was 17.97 per 1000 in 1961, the lowest 3.66 per 1000 in 2023.

Metadata for Natural population growth in New Zealand
IndicatorNatural population growth
CountryNew Zealand
CategoryDemographics
Unitper 1000
SourceCalculated indicators
Interactive chartView on EconDash
API accessEconDash API documentation

Latest value: 3.9 per 1000 (2024)

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APA

EconDash. (2026). Natural population growth — New Zealand [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/NZL. Original source: https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/USA

MLA

EconDash. "Natural population growth — New Zealand." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/NZL. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/USA.

Chicago

EconDash. 2026. "Natural population growth — New Zealand." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/NZL. Original source: https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/USA.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_natural_population_growth_nzl,
  author = {{EconDash}},
  title = {{Natural population growth --- New Zealand}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/NZL},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/USA}
}