New Zealand Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population
Working Age Population
Working Age Population data was reported at 4,322.900 Person th in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,310.600 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,217.400 Person th from Mar 1986 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 160 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,322.900 Person th in Dec 2025 and a record low of 2,529.100 Person th in Mar 1986. Working Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4,322.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1986 - Dec 2025 |
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Working Age Population: Asian
Working Age Population: Asian data was reported at 774.300 Person th in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 809.800 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Asian data is updated quarterly, averaging 473.800 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 809.800 Person th in Sep 2025 and a record low of 303.300 Person th in Mar 2008. Working Age Population: Asian data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 805.800 Dec 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2024 |
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Working Age Population: European
Working Age Population: European data was reported at 2,914.200 Person th in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,858.100 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: European data is updated quarterly, averaging 2,758.800 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,914.200 Person th in Dec 2025 and a record low of 2,493.300 Person th in Mar 2011. Working Age Population: European data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2,864.800 Dec 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2024 |
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Working Age Population: Female: All Ethnicities
Working Age Population: Female: All Ethnicities data was reported at 2,191.300 Person th in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,184.300 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Female: All Ethnicities data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,661.100 Person th from Mar 1986 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 160 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,191.300 Person th in Dec 2025 and a record low of 1,297.000 Person th in Mar 1986. Working Age Population: Female: All Ethnicities data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2,191.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1986 - Dec 2025 |
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Working Age Population: Female: Asian
Working Age Population: Female: Asian data was reported at 392.900 Person th in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 409.700 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Female: Asian data is updated quarterly, averaging 239.100 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 409.700 Person th in Sep 2025 and a record low of 160.200 Person th in Dec 2007. Working Age Population: Female: Asian data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 392.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2025 |
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Working Age Population: Female: European
Working Age Population: Female: European data was reported at 1,469.900 Person th in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,439.900 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Female: European data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,401.400 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,469.900 Person th in Dec 2025 and a record low of 1,284.700 Person th in Mar 2011. Working Age Population: Female: European data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1,469.900 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2025 |
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Working Age Population: Female: MELAA
Working Age Population: Female: MELAA data was reported at 34.100 Person th in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 34.300 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Female: MELAA data is updated quarterly, averaging 22.400 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.900 Person th in Sep 2024 and a record low of 11.000 Person th in Dec 2012. Working Age Population: Female: MELAA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 30.800 Dec 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2024 |
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Working Age Population: Female: Maori
Working Age Population: Female: Maori data was reported at 341.500 Person th in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 339.000 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Female: Maori data is updated quarterly, averaging 274.400 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 341.500 Person th in Dec 2025 and a record low of 221.600 Person th in Dec 2007. Working Age Population: Female: Maori data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 341.500 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2025 |
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Working Age Population: Female: Other Ethnicity
Working Age Population: Female: Other Ethnicity data was reported at 34.700 Person th in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 28.900 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Female: Other Ethnicity data is updated quarterly, averaging 24.200 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.800 Person th in Dec 2014 and a record low of 8.000 Person th in Dec 2007. Working Age Population: Female: Other Ethnicity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 34.700 Dec 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2024 |
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Working Age Population: Female: Pacific Peoples
Working Age Population: Female: Pacific Peoples data was reported at 156.800 Person th in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 160.100 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Female: Pacific Peoples data is updated quarterly, averaging 119.600 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 160.100 Person th in Sep 2025 and a record low of 88.500 Person th in Mar 2008. Working Age Population: Female: Pacific Peoples data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 156.800 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2025 |
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Working Age Population: Female: Residual Categories
Working Age Population: Female: Residual Categories data was reported at 6.100 Person th in Mar 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.600 Person th for Dec 2015. Working Age Population: Female: Residual Categories data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.950 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Mar 2016, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.100 Person th in Mar 2011 and a record low of 1.300 Person th in Dec 2009. Working Age Population: Female: Residual Categories data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G046: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6.100 Mar 2016 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Mar 2016 |
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Working Age Population: Male: Asian
Working Age Population: Male: Asian data was reported at 381.400 Person th in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 400.100 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Male: Asian data is updated quarterly, averaging 234.700 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 400.100 Person th in Sep 2025 and a record low of 137.600 Person th in Mar 2008. Working Age Population: Male: Asian data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 400.500 Dec 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2024 |
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Working Age Population: Male: European
Working Age Population: Male: European data was reported at 1,444.300 Person th in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,418.300 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Male: European data is updated quarterly, averaging 1,357.400 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,444.300 Person th in Dec 2025 and a record low of 1,208.600 Person th in Mar 2011. Working Age Population: Male: European data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1,444.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2025 |
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Working Age Population: Male: MELAA
Working Age Population: Male: MELAA data was reported at 38.000 Person th in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 39.500 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Male: MELAA data is updated quarterly, averaging 22.400 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 39.500 Person th in Sep 2025 and a record low of 14.000 Person th in Dec 2009. Working Age Population: Male: MELAA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 38.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2025 |
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Working Age Population: Male: Maori
Working Age Population: Male: Maori data was reported at 325.100 Person th in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 322.800 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Male: Maori data is updated quarterly, averaging 259.000 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 325.100 Person th in Dec 2025 and a record low of 200.900 Person th in Dec 2007. Working Age Population: Male: Maori data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 325.100 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2025 |
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Working Age Population: Male: Other Ethnicity
Working Age Population: Male: Other Ethnicity data was reported at 30.600 Person th in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.700 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Male: Other Ethnicity data is updated quarterly, averaging 25.100 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.600 Person th in Jun 2018 and a record low of 8.200 Person th in Dec 2007. Working Age Population: Male: Other Ethnicity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 30.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2025 |
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Working Age Population: Male: Pacific Peoples
Working Age Population: Male: Pacific Peoples data was reported at 146.000 Person th in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 144.600 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Male: Pacific Peoples data is updated quarterly, averaging 106.300 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 146.000 Person th in Dec 2025 and a record low of 81.300 Person th in Jun 2008. Working Age Population: Male: Pacific Peoples data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 141.200 Dec 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2024 |
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Working Age Population: Male: Residual Categories
Working Age Population: Male: Residual Categories data was reported at 5.500 Person th in Mar 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.800 Person th for Dec 2015. Working Age Population: Male: Residual Categories data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.400 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Mar 2016, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.300 Person th in Dec 2007 and a record low of 1.900 Person th in Sep 2009. Working Age Population: Male: Residual Categories data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G046: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.500 Mar 2016 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Mar 2016 |
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Working Age Population: Maori
Working Age Population: Maori data was reported at 666.600 Person th in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 661.800 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Maori data is updated quarterly, averaging 533.500 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 666.600 Person th in Dec 2025 and a record low of 422.500 Person th in Dec 2007. Working Age Population: Maori data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 666.600 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2025 |
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Working Age Population: Middle Eastern, Latin American & African (MELAA)
Working Age Population: Middle Eastern, Latin American & African (MELAA) data was reported at 72.100 Person th in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 73.700 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Middle Eastern, Latin American & African (MELAA) data is updated quarterly, averaging 44.800 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.700 Person th in Sep 2025 and a record low of 26.500 Person th in Dec 2012. Working Age Population: Middle Eastern, Latin American & African (MELAA) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 68.700 Dec 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2024 |
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Working Age Population: Other Ethnicity
Working Age Population: Other Ethnicity data was reported at 65.300 Person th in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 54.600 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Other Ethnicity data is updated quarterly, averaging 49.300 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.700 Person th in Sep 2018 and a record low of 16.100 Person th in Dec 2007. Working Age Population: Other Ethnicity data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 65.300 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2025 |
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Working Age Population: Pacific Peoples
Working Age Population: Pacific Peoples data was reported at 302.800 Person th in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 304.700 Person th for Sep 2025. Working Age Population: Pacific Peoples data is updated quarterly, averaging 225.900 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 73 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 304.700 Person th in Sep 2025 and a record low of 170.200 Person th in Mar 2008. Working Age Population: Pacific Peoples data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 296.600 Dec 2024 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Dec 2024 |
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Working Age Population: Residual Categories
Working Age Population: Residual Categories data was reported at 11.600 Person th in Mar 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 12.400 Person th for Dec 2015. Working Age Population: Residual Categories data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.450 Person th from Dec 2007 (Median) to Mar 2016, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19.300 Person th in Dec 2007 and a record low of 3.300 Person th in Dec 2009. Working Age Population: Residual Categories data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Stats NZ. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.G046: Household Labour Force Survey: Working Age Population.
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11.600 Mar 2016 | quarterly | Dec 2007 - Mar 2016 |