Number of deaths in New Zealand

Deaths data are based on deaths registered in New Zealand to people resident in New Zealand by date of death (not date of registration). Data from 1990 are subject to revision.

Data has been randomly rounded to three to protect confidentiality. Individual figures may not add up to totals, and values for the same data may vary in different tables.

At URL provided, select 'Population > Deaths - VSD >Month and year of death (Monthly)'. All variables were selected to create this dataset.

Under the provisions of the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Act 1995, every death occurring in New Zealand must be registered.
Death statistics provide local authorities, health authorities, and research institutions with information needed to plan future and current social services.