The graph illustrates population changes in four ethnic groups in New Zealand between 1990 and 2002. The groups shown are Pacific Peoples, Maori, Asians, and Europeans, along with the total population.
Overall, the largest group is the Europeans. Starting at 2900 in 1990, their number grew slightly, peaking at 3200 in 1996. It then returned to its initial level by 1998 and stood at 3000 in 2002. The most stable group is the Maori, whose population remained around 420 throughout the period, with only minor fluctuations.
In contrast, the fastest-growing population is the Asian group. Their numbers remained at about 100 from 1990 to 1996, after which they began to increase gradually, reaching 1000 by 2002. The smallest population is that of the Pacific Peoples. In 1990, their number was nearly 200. It experienced a slight decline, dropping to around 100 in 1996, but then recovered, returning to the 200 mark from 1997 onwards.
To summarize, the graph shows how the populations of the ethnic groups changed. While the Asian population saw a sharp increase, the other groups remained relatively stable.