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Population, New Zealand

Population growth rate

New Zealand, 2023

Population trend

New Zealand, 2000 - 2050

Age distribution of population (%)

New Zealand, 2023

Demographic change 2023 - 2050

2023

Population by age and sex. New Zealand

2050

Population by age and sex. New Zealand

Life expectancy, New Zealand Learn more

Life expectancy at birth

The average number of years that a newborn could expect to live. New Zealand, both sexes, 2000 - 2021.

Healthy life expectancy (HALE) at birth

The average number of years that a person can expect to live in “full health” from birth. New Zealand, both sexes, 2000 - 2021.
What is the difference between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy?

"Life expectancy" refers to the number of years a person can expect to live. It is an important way of assessing the health of a population and is used to inform health policy and initiatives that impact everyday life.

"Life expectancy at birth" is the average number of years that a newborn could expect to live, (the average age of death) while "Healthy life expectancy (HALE) at birth" is the average number of years that a person could expect to live in "full health" from birth. This measurement takes into account years lived in less than full health due to disease and/or injury.
* The lack of complete and reliable mortality data, especially for low income countries and particularly on mortality among adults and the elderly, necessitates the application of modelling  to estimate life expectancy. This may lead to minor differences compared with official life tables prepared by Member States.

Leading causes of death, New Zealand

Leading cause of death

New Zealand, 2021

Top causes of death

Deaths per 100 000 population. New Zealand, 2021

Share of deaths by broad cause

New Zealand, 2021
Why and how are causes of death monitored?

Understanding the reasons why people die helps with the understanding of how they lived, in order to improve health services and reduce preventable deaths in every country, responding effectively to changing circumstances. Annual monitoring of causes of death allows countries to address their causes and adapt health systems to react effectively.

The leading causes of death are statistical estimates based on available data. These estimates are produced using data from multiple sources, including national vital registration data, latest estimates from WHO technical programmes, United Nations partners and inter-agency groups, as well as the Global Burden of Disease and other scientific studies. Before publishing, they are reviewed by WHO Member States through consultation with national focal points and WHO country and regional offices.

The top ten causes of death are statistical estimates based on available data. Multiple years of national death registration data with high completeness and quality of cause-of-death assignment is available for New Zealand. These estimates may be compared among countries and used for priority setting and policy evaluation.

Health statistics, New Zealand Explore indicators

Number of new HIV infections

New Zealand, latest

People living with tuberculosis (TB)

New Zealand, 2022

Malaria cases

New Zealand, 2021

Probability of dying from non-communicable diseases

New Zealand, 2019

Road traffic deaths

New Zealand, 2021

Suicide deaths

New Zealand, 2019

Prevalence of hypertension

New Zealand, 2019

Adult obesity

New Zealand, 2022

Tobacco use

New Zealand, 2020

Alcohol consumption

New Zealand, 2019

Safely managed sanitation

New Zealand, 2022

Fine particulate matter

New Zealand, 2019

UHC index score

New Zealand, 2021

Births attended by skilled health personnel

New Zealand, 2022

Family planning

New Zealand, 2022

DTP3 immunization

New Zealand, 2022

MCV2 immunization

New Zealand, 2022

Interventions against NTDs

New Zealand, 2021

Density of doctors

New Zealand, 2021

Density of nurses

New Zealand, 2021

Density of pharmacists

New Zealand, 2021

Density of dentists

New Zealand, 2021

WASH development assistance

New Zealand, 2020

Financial hardship

New Zealand, 2021

Health target progress, New Zealand

WHO Triple billion targets Triple billion data

Healthier Populations

New Zealand, 2018 - 2025
New Zealand, 2018 - 2025

Universal Health Coverage

New Zealand, 2018 - 2025
New Zealand, 2018 - 2025

Health Emergencies Protection

New Zealand, 2018 - 2025
New Zealand, 2018 - 2025
What are the triple billion targets?

The WHO Triple Billion targets measure impact on people's health to ensure that more people are enjoying better health and wellbeing, are benefitting from Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and are better protected from health emergencies.

The estimates are underpinned by 46 outcome indicators. They include 39 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators and seven non-SDG indicators. These offer a flexible approach to each of the Triple Billion targets, allowing countries to prioritize certain indicators based on their national health strategy, ensuring the Triple Billion strategy remains relevant for all Member States and their unique health challenges.

Further resources

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