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New Zealand: Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

In , New Zealand's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 64.69.

That's down 0.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 64.03 . New Zealand ranks #109 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #21 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

New Zealand Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
66.50
Trough
64.69
1-year change
-0.2%
5-year change
-1.3%
-0.3% / yr
10-year change
-1.2%
-0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)
64.6856
64.8267
64.9134
65.0927
65.3603
65.5323
65.6293
65.6781
65.6566
65.5663

About Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)

Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was New Zealand's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) was 64.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) rising or falling?
New Zealand's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) fell 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Population ages 15-64 (% of total population)?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #109 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64 (% of total population).
How does New Zealand's Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in 2024 was 64.03, so New Zealand is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #21 of 37.
What is Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.