Rural population as a share of total population reached 12.9% in 2024 in New Zealand, according to the National Statistical Office. This is 0.814% less than in the previous year.
Historically, rural population as a share of total population in New Zealand reached an all time high of 24.0% in 1960 and an all time low of 12.9% in 2024.
New Zealand has been ranked 149th within the group of 171 countries we follow in terms of rural population as a share of total population.
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