The following graph provides data about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand, in a period from 1901 to 2101.
From 1901 and the present time, it can be seen that the birth rate is higher than the death rate. From the beginning, it started to fluctuate from 20,000 in 1901 and reached a peak about 70,000 in 1961. After reaching the peak, it gradually went down and by the end of the century the birth rate will reach over 40,000.
In comparison, the death rate started nearly at 10,000 and it was fluctuating as well. However, it has increased by the present time and it is predictable that it will achieve the highest point at around 60,000 in 2061 and slightly drop in 2101.
Overall, it can be seen that the death rate will probably overtake the birth rate in around 2041 and they both will become more consistent after 2101.
