2023 Census
Browse data and data quality information from the 2023 Census and learn how the census was designed and delivered.
Data from the 2023 Census
Thank you to everyone who took part in the 2023 Census. There is a range of data about people, dwellings, and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand to explore.
Census data on Te Whata
Under the Mana Ōrite Relationship Agreement, Te Kāhui Raraunga is publishing iwi affiliation and Māori descent data from the 2023 Census, in partnership with Stats NZ. This is on the Te Whata data platform.
Families and households in Aotearoa New Zealand
Families and households in Aotearoa New Zealand presents key information about the make up of families and households in New Zealand using data from the 2023 Census.
Housing in Aotearoa New Zealand
Housing in Aotearoa New Zealand presents key information about the state of housing in New Zealand using data from the 2023 Census.
Detailed ethnicity infographics from 2023 Census
Infographics showing detailed regional statistics from 2023 Census data.
Detailed regional infographics from 2023 Census
Infographics showing detailed regional statistics from 2023 Census data.
People of Māori descent living in Aotearoa New Zealand
People of Māori descent living in Aotearoa New Zealand presents an overview of people of Māori descent based on 2023 Census data.
Aotearoa New Zealand as a village of 100 people
Aotearoa New Zealand as a village of 100 people presents an overview of New Zealand's population based on 2023 Census data. It describes our population as if the country were a village of 100 people.
2023 Census national and regional data
Infographics showing key national and regional statistics from the 29 May 2024 first release of 2023 Census data.
See all 2023 Census products and releases
2023 Census data was released between May 2024 to June 2025.
The 2023 Census Product and Release finder shows a detailed list of products.
2023 Census product and release finder
Browse the 2023 Census release schedule to see what was in each release.
2023 Census products and services for iwi Māori
2023 Census products and services
Engagement about 2023 Census data – updated April 2025
Place and ethnic group summaries
Explore statistics about the population by region, district, and smaller areas, and by ethnic group.
Families and households in Aotearoa New Zealand
Families and households in Aotearoa New Zealand presents key information about the make up of families and households in New Zealand using data from the 2023 Census.
LGBTIQ+ population of Aotearoa New Zealand: 2023
Presents information from the 2023 Census of Population and Dwellings about Aotearoa New Zealand’s LGBTIQ+ populations.
Housing in Aotearoa New Zealand: 2025
Brings together a range of housing information – from census, household surveys, and other government statistics – to build a picture of the state of housing in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Housing in Aotearoa New Zealand
Housing in Aotearoa New Zealand presents key information about the state of housing in New Zealand using data from the 2023 Census.
Work, education, transport, and population structure: 2023 Census
Work, education, transport, and population structure: 2023 Census provides information about the final release of Aotearoa Data Explorer tables from the 2023 Census as well as two supporting news stories and geospatial files.
Detailed ethnicity infographics from 2023 Census
Infographics showing detailed regional statistics from 2023 Census data.
Using data from the Household Disability Survey and the 2023 Census
Provides an overview of the disability information collected in the 2023 Household Disability Survey and the 2023 Census, when to use each data source, and guidance for data users.
2023 Census news stories
1 in 10 young adults are LGBTIQ+
The LGBTIQ+ population is comparatively young, with 1 in 10 people aged 15 to 29 years being LGBTIQ+ (10.2 percent) in the 2023 Census, compared with 1 in 20 adults in the overall adult population (4.9 percent).
The current state of housing in Aotearoa New Zealand
Housing in New Zealand's cities is changing, with an increase in housing density, and more multi-unit homes. Home ownership has increased, however housing affordability is still an issue for many households.
Working lives are getting longer
New Zealanders are joining the workforce earlier and continuing to work later in life.
New Zealanders on the move
The New Zealand population is highly mobile, with 2.2 million people moving address within New Zealand between 2018 and 2023.
Design of the 2023 Census
Collection model for the 2023 Census
Measuring the success of the 2023 Census
Our approach to survey compliance
Why the census matters
Learn more about why census data is important to communities and how they are making the 2023 Census data count.
Data helps support community wellbeing
Census enquiries and updates
Media enquiries
Email: media@stats.govt.nz
Phone: 021 285 9191
Other enquiries
You can contact us with any general enquiries, data requests, and feedback, including any previous census.
Stats NZ freephone: 0508 525 525 (NZ only)
Email: info@stats.govt.nz
Census Advisory Newsletter
Census Advisory Newsletter is a regular email newsletter with information about the census. It includes the latest information and developments about the census, and feedback opportunities.
Page updated on 7 November 2024.
