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New Zealand: Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

In , New Zealand's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 18.12.

That's down 1.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 25.40 . New Zealand ranks #143 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #29 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

New Zealand Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
21.53
Trough
18.12
1-year change
-1.4%
5-year change
-5.5%
-1.1% / yr
10-year change
-10.2%
-1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
18.1187
18.3747
18.6402
18.8607
19.0190
19.1661
19.3129
19.4534
19.6321
19.8784

About Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

Indicator code: SP.POP.0014.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was New Zealand's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 18.12, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) rising or falling?
New Zealand's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) fell 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #143 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).
How does New Zealand's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024 was 25.40, so New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #29 of 37.
What is Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.