Population: 5.2 million
New Zealand has a population of 5.2 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $252 billion
Gross Domestic Product of New Zealand is $252 billion ($48,800 per capita).
Capital: Wellington
The capital city of New Zealand is Wellington. Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD).
Languages: English, Maori
Official/main languages: English, Maori. Area: 268,838 km². Continent: Oceania.
New Zealand Overview
New Zealand (🇳🇿) is located in Oceania with a total area of 268,838 km². The country has a population of 5.2 million and its capital is Wellington.
Economy
- GDP: $252 billion
- GDP per capita: $48,800
- Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Key Facts
- Capital: Wellington
- Languages: English, Maori
- Area: 268,838 km²
- Continent: Oceania
How to read this New Zealand profile
Use the population of 5.2 million together with the area of 268,838 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $252 billion and GDP per capita of $48,800 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Recent earthquakes in New Zealand
Live seismic activity from USGS and EMSC, last 7 days. Showing 3 most recent events.
Scope and freshness of the New Zealand profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for New Zealand, its capital Wellington, and its place in Oceania. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
Open the linked globe to compare New Zealand with other countries and current PocketWorld layers. For legal, financial, census or policy decisions, verify the latest figure with the responsible national statistics office and the named source dataset.
New Zealand data sources and update scope
This New Zealand profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of New Zealand?
The population of New Zealand is approximately 5.2 million.
What is the GDP of New Zealand?
The GDP of New Zealand is approximately $252 billion, which translates to $48,800 per capita.
What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.