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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
Undernourishment
2.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
New Zealand2023 · 2.5%
00.631.251.882.51960199320252001: 2.5%2002: 2.5%2003: 2.5%2004: 2.5%2005: 2.5%2006: 2.5%2007: 2.5%2008: 2.5%2009: 2.5%2010: 2.5%2011: 2.5%2012: 2.5%2013: 2.5%2014: 2.5%2015: 2.5%2016: 2.5%2017: 2.5%2018: 2.5%2019: 2.5%2020: 2.5%2021: 2.5%2022: 2.5%2023: 2.5%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

New Zealand in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Wellington
Country code
NZL

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