Subnational Population Estimates – Information releases

Latest releases 

• Subnational Population Estimates: At 30 June 2008
• Subnational Population Estimates (as at 30 June 2007) (based on 2006 Census)
• Subnational Population Estimates (as at 30 June 2006) (based on 2001 Census, now superseded)
• Subnational Population Estimates (as at 30 June 2005)
• Subnational Population Estimates (as at 30 June 2004)

Resident population estimates for territorial authority areas (ie cities and districts), regions and urban areas in New Zealand.

Source: Statistics New Zealand, Population Statistics Unit
Frequency: Annual
Available from: 30 June 1998
Geographic Coverage: Regions, Territorial Authority Areas, Urban Areas

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Previous releases

• Subnational Population Estimates (as at 30 June 2003)
• Subnational Population Estimates (as at 30 June 2002)
• Subnational Population Estimates (as at 30 June 2000)
• Subnational Population Estimates (as at 30 June 1999)
• Subnational Population Estimates (as at 30 June 1998)

Additional information

Main page for population estimates.

More information about population estimates: methods, usage and limitations.

For the estimated resident population of subnational areas in New Zealand, including area unit estimates, see subnational population estimates tables.

For the estimated resident population of New Zealand by single-year of age and sex, from 1991 onwards, see national population estimates tables.

For historical population estimates by sex back to 1926, see historical population estimates tables. 

For information about the base population used to derive post-censal population estimates and projections, see population estimates at 30 June 1996, 2001 and 2006.

For the estimated resident population of Māori ethnic group by single-year of age and sex, from 1991 onwards, see Māori population estimates tables.