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New Zealand: Population, male

In , New Zealand's Population, male was 2.63 million.

That's up 1.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,811,251.19 . New Zealand ranks #123 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

New Zealand Population, male trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
2.63M
Trough
2.02M
1-year change
+1.7%
5-year change
+6.5%
+1.3% / yr
10-year change
+18.6%
+1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, male
2.627M
2.583M
2.523M
2.524M
2.518M
2.467M
2.430M
2.383M
2.328M
2.270M

About Population, male

Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.MA.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was New Zealand's Population, male in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Population, male was 2.63 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Population, male rising or falling?
New Zealand's Population, male rose 1.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Population, male?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #123 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male.
How does New Zealand's Population, male compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, male in 2024 was 18.81 million, so New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 of 37.
What is Population, male and how is it measured?
Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.