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New Zealand: Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

In , New Zealand's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 11.03.

That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 17.19 . New Zealand ranks #137 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

New Zealand Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
15.15
Trough
10.95
1-year change
+0.7%
5-year change
-7.9%
-1.6% / yr
10-year change
-12.9%
-1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
11.0300
10.9500
11.5700
11.5400
11.3600
11.9800
11.8400
12.3800
12.6000
13.2300

About Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.

Indicator code: SP.DYN.CBRT.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was New Zealand's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 11.03, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
New Zealand's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #137 out of 217 countries reporting Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people).
How does New Zealand's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
The global average for Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024 was 17.19, so New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 37.
What is Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) and how is it measured?
Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN), CC BY 4.0.