New Zealand
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Wellington
5,324,700
270,467 km²
New Zealand dollar
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New Zealand is located in Australia and New Zealand. Its capital is Wellington, and it has a population of 5,324,700 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 270,467 square kilometers (approximately 104,428 square miles). Its currency is New Zealand dollar. The population density is approximately 20 people per square kilometer.
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New Zealand at a glance
Oceania
20 / km²
270,467 km²
Approximately 104,428 mi² (square miles)
Wellington
Economy of New Zealand
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
Historical World Bank data. Each indicator shows its available years.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about New Zealand
What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
What is the population of New Zealand?
New Zealand has 5,324,700 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of New Zealand in square kilometers and square miles?
New Zealand has a total area of 270,467 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 104,428 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in New Zealand?
The currency of New Zealand is New Zealand dollar.