The population of New Zealand is approximately 5.3 million people.

• 0-14 years: 18%

• 15-24 years: 13%

• 25-44 years: 28%

• 45-59 years: 19%

• 60 years and older: 22%

New Zealand boasts a robust public sector, while the private sector is primarily composed of small businesses, with those employing fewer than 20 people making up about 546,000 enterprises, which represents 97% of all firms in the country.

New Zealand is a country of indigenous peoples and immigrants. Currently, its population comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• First Nations People: 17%

• European descent: 70%

• Asian: 15%

• Pacific People: 8%

New Zealand’s annual goods imports were valued at NZ$82.3 billion in the year ended December 2023, down NZ$4.3 billion (5.0%) from the year ended December 2022. Over the same period, exports were valued at NZ$68.7 billion, down NZ$3.3 billion (4.5 %).