1978 in New Zealand - Population

Population

  • Estimated Population as of 31 December: 3,165,200
  • Increase since 31 December 1977: -1,200 (-0.04%)
  • Males per 100 Females: 99.2
  • This was the first year in which New Zealand's population declined (due to emigration, largely to Australia).

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