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Population by age group, 2016-2068

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The number of people 65 or over in New Zealand has grown steadily since the late 20th century, and is projected to grow more significantly in the 21st century. It will be the only age group to show such a marked increase.

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Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Source: Statistics New Zealand: National population projections, by age and sex 2014(base)-2068 (NZ.Stat)

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Peggy Koopman-Boyden, Older people – Demographics of older people, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/graph/26689/population-by-age-group-2016-2068 (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Peggy Koopman-Boyden, published 22 March 2011.