2018 New Zealand census

Thirty-fourth census of New Zealand

6 March 2018 (2018-03-06)

General information
CountryNew Zealand
Results
Total population4,699,755 ( 10.79%)
Most populous regionAuckland (1,571,718)
Least populous regionWest Coast (31,575)

The 2018 New Zealand census, which took place on Tuesday 6 March 2018, was the thirty-fourth national census in New Zealand. The population of New Zealand was counted as 4,699,755 – an increase of 457,707 (10.79%) over the 2013 census.

Results from the 2018 census were released to the public on 23 September 2019, from the Statistics New Zealand website. The most recent New Zealand census was held in March 2023.