New Zealand children whose parents agreed there are certain circumstances when it's alright for them to use physical punishment
Year ended June 2016–2025, thousands of children aged 0-14 (estimated)
| Year ended June | Number of children aged 0-14 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 395,000 |
| 2017 | 419,000 |
| 2018 | 386,000 |
| 2019 | 367,000 |
| 2020 | 348,000 |
| 2021 | 285,000 |
| 2022 | 253,000 |
| 2023 | 250,000 |
| 2024 | 241,000 |
| 2025 | 212,000 |