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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

New Zealand

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population5.32M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$264.06B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$49.59K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth822024 · yearsInternet use93.5%2024 · % of populationForest area37.8%2023 · % of land area
Basic drinking water
100%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
New Zealand2024 · 100%
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The percentage of people using at least basic water services. This indicator encompasses both people using basic water services as well as those using safely managed water services. Basic drinking water services is defined as drinking water from an improved source, provided collection time is not more than 30 minutes for a round trip. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

New Zealand in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Wellington
Country code
NZL

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