Population growth View this page in the refreshed REP

Changes in an area’s population are driven by two factors: natural increase (births minus deaths) and net migration (arrivals minus departures). A strong regional economy with plentiful job opportunities will help a region retain its population and attract new residents from other regions and abroad.

This section contrasts Auckland’s recent population growth with other districts and New Zealand. It presents Statistics New Zealand's Estimated Resident Populationi for the years 1996 to 2023.

Population growth over various time periods