What was NZ population in 1914?

one million
The total population of New Zealand in 1914 was just over one million. In all, more than 120,000 New Zealanders enlisted, and around 100,000 served overseas. Most were young men, and nearly one in five who served abroad did not return.

When did NZ population reach 5 million?

March 2020
New Zealand’s resident population provisionally reached 5 million in March 2020, Stats NZ said today. “This is a significant event for New Zealand,” population insights senior manager Brooke Theyers said. “It is also the fastest million in our history, taking 17 years after reaching 4 million in 2003.”

What was NZ population in 1918?

about 1,150,000
Population. The New Zealand population on 31 December 1918 was about 1,150,000 (so multiply the above figures by four to get an idea of the relative impact today). Of this total about 50,000 were Māori, most living in rural areas. About 60% of the population lived in the North Island.

When did NZ population hit 3 million?

1973
It might not sound like much to Australians, but it’s a significant population milestone for the Kiwis. And they’ve been waiting a long time for it. It’s now three decades since New Zealanders hit the 3 million mark, back in 1973, and on current population projections they’re not ever expected to reach 5 million.

How many NZ died in ww2?

12,000 New Zealanders
The Second World War was the world’s most destructive conflict. It took the lives of up to 50 million people. The 12,000 New Zealanders who died during the war might not seem like a large number by comparison, but at the time our population was under 2 million.

How many New Zealanders died?

33,990 deaths were registered in New Zealand, an increase of 250 (0.7 percent) from the June 2019 year. Of these, 33,810 were deaths of New Zealand residents, and 180 were deaths of people visiting New Zealand (overseas residents).

Is there 5 million people in NZ?

New Zealand’s estimated resident population reached 5,084,300 at 30 June 2020, Stats NZ said today. The population is estimated to have eclipsed 5 million in September 2019. Provisional estimates initially indicated the milestone was reached in March 2020 (see New Zealand’s population passes 5 million).

What races are in New Zealand?

There are six major ethnic groups in New Zealand: European, Māori, Pacific peoples, Asian, MELAA (Middle Eastern / Latin American / African), and ‘Other ethnicity’.

How did Spanish flu come?

The first confirmed cases originated in the United States. Historian Alfred W. Crosby stated in 2003 that the flu originated in Kansas, and author John M. Barry described a January 1918 outbreak in Haskell County, Kansas, as the point of origin in his 2004 article.

How long did Spanish flu last in New Zealand?

two months
In two months New Zealand lost about half as many people to influenza as it had in the whole of the First World War. No other event has killed so many New Zealanders in such a short time.

Is the population of New Zealand growing or shrinking?

The declining population is expected to continue in the years to come in New Zealand, but the population will still be growing- just at a slower rate. Current projections believe that the annual growth rate will peak in 2020 at 0.94% before gradually decreasing toward 0.34% in 2050.

Who is the New Zealand prime minister?

Jacinda ArdernSince 2017
New Zealand/Prime minister
Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern (/dʒəˈsɪndə ˈɑːrdɜːrn/; born 26 July 1980) is a New Zealand politician who has served since 2017 as the 40th prime minister of New Zealand and as leader of the Labour Party.

What was the population of New Zealand in 1914?

The total population of New Zealand in 1914 was just over one million. In all, more than 120,000 New Zealanders enlisted, and around 100,000 served overseas. Most were young men, and nearly one in five who served abroad did not return. More than 2200 Māori and around 460 Pacific Islanders served overseas with the New Zealand forces.

When did the population of New Zealand reach 5 million?

For a summary of how the New Zealand population has changed at each million milestone, see National population estimates at 31 March 2020 – Infoshare tables. The line graph shows New Zealand’s population increasing from 800,000 people in 1900 to five million people in 2020. The resident population of New Zealand reached 1 million in 1908.

When did the first people come to New Zealand?

New Zealand Population History New Zealand was occupied by the Polynesian people since roughly 1200-1300 AD, but not much is known about the people of this time. Abel Tasman from the Netherlands came to the south island in 1642 and dubbed the territory with its current name.

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