Historical census collection
Explore digitised copies of Census of Population and Dwellings reports and results, from 1871 to 1916.
Publications available:
1891 Census results
Report on results of census, 1891
1896 Census results
Report on results of census, 1896
1901 Census results
Report on results of census, 1901
1906 Census results
Report on results of census, 1906
1916 Census results, including the Māori census and Census of Cook and other annexed islands.
Note: Tables within these publications can be copied and pasted into Excel.
Disclaimer
Although we tested samples of the data, we cannot guarantee all information in these digitised versions is accurate. Note that we created them by rekeying information from microfiche copies of the original.
Historical issues may contain language or views that reflect the time in which they were written and may be considered inappropriate or offensive today.
Contact us
Call us toll-free on 0508 525 525 or email info@stats.govt.nz.
