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Older People

Older New Zealanders are those aged 65 and over.

Statistics about older people include detailed information about age, sex, ethnic affiliation, language, religion, families and households, health and disability status.

Also available are details about work, activities and income, housing, where older people live and their access to amenities such as the Internet.

Population projections include indications of how the older population is likely to change in the next 40 years. 

Reports & articles

New Zealand’s 65+ Population - report 
Older New Zealanders
- report
Older People in New Zealand - report
Census snapshot: cultural diversity - article
Population ageing in New Zealand - article
Changing face of New Zealand's population - article



Related links

Related datasets

Older People
Census of Population & Dwellings
Population Projections
Life Tables

Website

Office for Senior Citizens