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New Zealand: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about New Zealand: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Wellington
- Population
- 5.3 million
- Area
- 270,467 km²
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar ($)
#124 by population · #75 by area · #52 economy in the world · #165 by population density
Population and society
Population of nz, 1960–2025. From 2.4 million in 1960 to 5.3 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 20 per km² (rank 165 of 194)
- Urban population
- 84% (2025)
- Under 15
- 17.9% (2025)
- Over 65
- 17.6% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.57 (2024)
- Internet users
- 93.5% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $264.1B (rank 52 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 5.1% (2025)
- Inflation
- 2.8% (2025)
- Forests
- 38.9% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 6 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- -2 m (Taieri Plain)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- God Defend New Zealand
- Official name
- New Zealand · Aotearoa
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Coat of arms (CC BY-SA 3.0, Sodacan).
Practical facts
- Official languages
- English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language
- Calling code
- +64
- Internet domain
- .nz
- Driving side
- On the left
- Time zones
- UTC+12, UTC+12:45, with summer time
- Demonym
- New Zealander
Geography
- Continent
- Oceania
- Neighbouring countries
- None: no land borders
- Highest point
- Aoraki / Mount Cook (3,724 m)
- Largest city
- Auckland
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Parliamentary monarchy
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $49,591 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 82 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.938 (rank 17 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | — | 1,816,000 (2025) | 4,894 | |
| Bay of Plenty | Whakatāne | 351,500 (2025) | 12,231 | |
| Canterbury | Christchurch | 698,200 (2025) | 44,504 | |
| Gisborne District | Gisborne | 52,700 (2025) | 8,385 | |
| Hawke's Bay | Napier | 179,700 (2025) | 14,111 | |
| Manawatu-Wanganui (Manawatū-Whanganui Region) | Palmerston North | 260,700 (2025) | 22,215 | |
| Marlborough District | Blenheim | 50,800 (2025) | 12,485 | |
 | Nelson City (Nelson Region) | Nelson | 54,300 (2025) | 422 |
| Northland | Whangārei | 201,100 (2025) | 13,789 | |
 | Otago | Dunedin | 253,900 (2025) | 31,241 |
| Southland | Invercargill | 104,800 (2025) | 34,347 | |
| Taranaki | Stratford | 130,300 (2025) | 7,257 | |
| Tasman District | Richmond | 59,900 (2025) | 9,771 | |
| Waikato | Hamilton | 532,100 (2025) | 25,598 | |
 | Wellington | — | 543,400 (2025) | 8,140 |
| West Coast | Greymouth | 34,700 (2025) | 23,276 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons. Authors, where the licence asks for it: Nelson City (Nelson Region) (CC BY 4.0, TheLoyalOrder), Wellington (CC BY-SA 4.0, TheLoyalOrder).
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
How many people live in New Zealand?
5.3 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in New Zealand?
New Zealand Dollar
What are the official languages of New Zealand?
English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language
What is the calling code of New Zealand?
+64
Which countries border New Zealand?
None: no land borders
What is the highest point of New Zealand?
Aoraki / Mount Cook (3,724 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.