New Zealand index of socioeconomic deprivation: 2023 Census provides 18 new Aotearoa Data Explorer tables on the 2023 New Zealand index of socioeconomic deprivation (NZDep2023). NZDep2023 is a small area measure of socioeconomic deprivation created by the University of Otago. Stats NZ is New Zealand's official data agency. We collect information from people and organisations through censuses and surveys, and use it to provide insights and data about New Zealand. The population living in Aotearoa New Zealand is likely to grow from 5.3 million currently to eclipse 6 million by 2040. Population statistics give you information about people who live in New Zealand. Find out the number of people in New Zealand and in different areas of New Zealand. These areas include regions, cities and towns, local board areas, and area units/Statistical Area 2. Information is broken down by groups within the population, for example by age, ethnicity, and sex. Population statistics also include information on births and deaths, migration, and census results. For advice on using the ...