As with other OECD countries, and a growing number of developing nations, the population of New Zealand is ageing. Its most documented features are the rise in average age of population and a burgeoning older population. This is a major demographic development, which will have profound implications for policy making and planning at national, regional and local levels.
New Zealand’s 65+ Population: A statistical volume (2007) aims to bring together key information on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of older New Zealanders (aged 65 years and over) to assist researchers, planners, policy makers, administrators and others interested in ageing-related issues.
This publication draws data from an array of sources, including the five-yearly Census of Population and Dwellings, demographic projections, social surveys, and administrative data. Chapters have been largely structured around key social well-being domains and demographic features.
The seven domains featured address such topics as population size and structure, health, culture and identity, work, housing, and migration. Other social well-being domains, including safety and security, social connectedness, and leisure and recreation may be considered in future updates.
This statistical volume is envisaged as a living document. The information will be updated gradually to ensure it effectively informs debate on issues associated with older people and population ageing. The printable version of New Zealand's 65+ Population: A statistical volume (2007) will remain unchanged, while the Tables section below will be updated.
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