Census

The census is the official count of how many people and dwellings there are in New Zealand. It takes a snapshot of the people in New Zealand and the places where we live.

2013 Census of Population and Dwellings

The Government has announced that the next New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings will be held on Tuesday, 5 March 2013.  

• More information about the 2013 Census.
• Alternative data sources for 2011 Census variables provides information for users who want data between now and the 2013 Census.

2011 Census of Population and Dwellings not held

The 2011 Census was not held on 8 March 2011 as planned, due to the Christchurch earthquake on 22 February 2011. At that time the 2011 Census could not have been successfully completed given the national state of emergency and the probable impact on census results.  

• Information about the 2011 Census content and form development process.

2006 Census of Population and Dwellings

• Access 2006 Census data on topics such as age, ethnicity, and income, and products including QuickStats About a Place and Table Builder.
• More information about 2006 Census, including information about data (metadata), community stories and reports using 2006 Census data, information on content development, methodology papers and sample questionnaires. 

2001 Census of Population and Dwellings

• Access 2001 Census data, including final population and dwelling counts, and reports such as population structure, ethnic group, and education.

1996 Census of Population and Dwellings

• Access 1996 Census data, including census reports, information releases, and regional tables.