New Zealand—Population Growth (%)
New Zealand's population growth rate was 0.7% in 2025, ranking #125 out of 217 countries. This represents a -61.9% change from 2024. Over the past 26 years, the highest recorded value was 2.3% (2023) and the lowest was -0.1% (2022). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.7% | -61.9% |
| 2024 | 1.7% | -25.4% |
| 2023 | 2.3% | +4133.7% |
| 2022 | -0.1% | -123.7% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | -88.2% |
| 2020 | 2.0% | +44.0% |
| 2019 | 1.4% | -21.2% |
| 2018 | 1.8% | -14.2% |
| 2017 | 2.1% | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 2.2% | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 2.0% | +22.6% |
| 2014 | 1.7% | +116.2% |
| 2013 | 0.8% | +40.2% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | -28.1% |
| 2011 | 0.8% | -31.4% |
| 2010 | 1.1% | +11.2% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | +17.8% |
| 2008 | 0.8% | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 0.9% | -23.5% |
| 2006 | 1.2% | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 1.1% | -24.1% |
| 2004 | 1.5% | -24.7% |
| 2003 | 2.0% | +13.6% |
| 2002 | 1.7% | +194.8% |
| 2001 | 0.6% | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 0.6% |
Top Countries — Population Growth (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 4.7% | 2025 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 4.6% | 2025 |
| 3 | Oman | 4.0% | 2025 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3.9% | 2025 |
| 5 | Syrian Arab Republic | 3.8% | 2025 |
| 6 | Chad | 3.4% | 2025 |
| 7 | Central African Republic | 3.4% | 2025 |
| 8 | Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 9 | Niger | 3.2% | 2025 |
| 10 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 3.2% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), note: Derived from total population, publisher: UN Population Division; Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices, National statistical offices, note: Derived from total population; Demographic Statistics, Eurostat (ESTAT), note: Derived from total population; Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), United Nations (UN), note: Derived from total population, publisher: UN Statistical Division.
Unit
annual %