About New Zealand

Map of New Zealand



New Zealand’s population sits just under 4 million. The average fertility rate is below 2 children per female – well below replacement rate given the rapid ageing of the New Zealand population. New Zealand continues to take high levels of immigration given its low population levels, taking approximately 4 immigrants per thousand person (one of the highest rates in the world).

Other interesting Facts & Figures:

• There are more sheep in New Zealand than people – more than 16 sheep to every one person in fact

• Approximately 80% of the population lives in cities

• Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is the southernmost national capital in the world