New Zealand—Urban Population (total)
New Zealand's urban population (total) was 4.5M in 2025, ranking #105 out of 217 countries. This represents a +0.7% change from 2024. Over the past 26 years, the highest recorded value was 4.5M (2025) and the lowest was 3.3M (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.5M | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 4.4M | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 4.4M | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 4.3M | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 4.3M | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 4.3M | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 4.2M | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 4.1M | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 4.1M | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 4.0M | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 3.9M | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 3.9M | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 3.8M | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 3.8M | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 3.8M | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 3.7M | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 3.7M | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 3.7M | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 3.6M | +0.9% |
| 2006 | 3.6M | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 3.6M | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 3.5M | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 3.5M | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 3.4M | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 3.3M | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 3.3M |
Top Countries — Urban Population (total)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 933.2M | 2025 |
| 2 | India | 522.4M | 2025 |
| 3 | United States | 274.1M | 2025 |
| 4 | Brazil | 187.7M | 2025 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 169.7M | 2025 |
| 6 | Nigeria | 151.5M | 2025 |
| 7 | Japan | 113.9M | 2025 |
| 8 | Russian Federation | 108.0M | 2025 |
| 9 | Mexico | 105.6M | 2025 |
| 10 | Pakistan | 100.9M | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Urbanization Prospects, United Nations (UN), uri: https://population.un.org/wup/, note: World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects, National definitions, publisher: UN Population Division; Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), note: World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects, National definitions.
Unit
people