Subnational Population Projections: 2001 (base) - 2026 Update

The following highlights are based on the medium series for each area:

• Two-thirds of New Zealand's population growth between 2001 and 2026 is projected to be in Auckland region.
• Auckland region will be home to 37 percent of New Zealand's population in 2026, compared with 31 percent in 2001.
• Almost half of New Zealand's 74 territorial authorities will have fewer residents in 2026 than in 2001.
• All territorial authorities are projected to experience less natural increase (births minus deaths) by 2026.
• Queenstown-Lakes District is projected to have the highest growth rate of all territorial authorities, up 79 percent between 2001 and 2026.
• All territorial authorities will be home to more people aged 65 years and over in 2026, when compared with 2001.