Census - Usually resident population by highest qualification, ethnic group and territorial authority 2013, 2018, 2023
Stats NZ
Definitions
Census usually resident population count of New Zealand: a count of all people who usually live in and were present in New Zealand on census night. It excludes overseas visitors and New Zealand residents who are temporarily overseas.
Census night population count of New Zealand: a count of all people present in New Zealand on census night. This includes visitors from overseas who are counted on census night but excludes residents who are temporarily overseas on census night.
Data calculation/treatment
This data has been randomly rounded to protect confidentiality.
Figure.NZ calculated percentages based on the 'Total stated' values for each variable. Individual percentages may not sum to 100% and values for the same data may vary in different tables.
For more information
https://datainfoplus.stats.govt.nz/item/nz.govt.stats/7c1335e0-c2c7-4217-ac48-bfc7a68aea48
https://www.stats.govt.nz/information-releases/2023-census-population-dwelling-and-housing-highlights/
Inclusions
Geographically the census includes the North Island, South Island, Stewart Island, and the Chatham Islands, plus largely uninhabited islands including the Kermadec Islands, Three Kings Islands, Mayor Island, Motiti Island, White Island, Moutohora Island, Bounty Islands, Snares Islands, Antipodes Islands, Auckland Islands, and Campbell Island.
Data provided by
Dataset name
Census: Highest qualification, ethnicity (grouped total responses level 1), age (5-year groups), and gender for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over, (RC, TALB, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023
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How to find the data
At the URL provided, customise the selection by choosing '2013, 2018, 2023' under 'Year', 'Total' under 'Gender' and 'Age group', and your selection for "Area". All remaining variables were selected to create this dataset.
Import & extraction details
From the dataset Census: Highest qualification, ethnicity (grouped total responses level 1), age (5-year groups), and gender for the census usually resident population count aged 15 years and over, (RC, TALB, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023, this data was extracted:
- Sheet: TA
- Range:
R2:V31051 - Provided: 61,747 data points
Dataset originally released on:
October 03, 2024
About this dataset
The New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings is the official count of how many people and dwellings there are in New Zealand. It provides a snapshot of our society at a point in time and helps to tell the story of its social and economic change. The 2023 Census, held on Tuesday 7 March, was the 35th New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings. The first official census was run in 1851, and since 1877 there has been a census every five years, with only four exceptions.
Purpose of collection
Census information is used by government agencies, local authorities, businesses, community organisations, and the public for developing and implementing new policies, research, planning, and decision-making. It helps us make decisions about how to best use public funding, especially in areas of health, education, housing, and transport.
The census is also the primary source of information used for deciding the number of general and Māori electorates, along with data from the corresponding Māori Electoral Option.