Band 6+: The table gives information about the population of new Zealand from 2011 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparison where necessary.

The table illustrates the number of residents who reside in New Zealand from 2011 to 2012.

Overall, it is clear that New Zealand experienced a modest increase in its total population over the one-year period. While the number of individuals aged 40 and above rose, both younger age groups saw a slight decline.

Regarding the number of citizens all ages, 40-64, and 65+, experienced an upward trend over the period. The total number of people of all ages stood at 4,4 million, rising to 4,46 million in 2012, making up +0.6 %. There was a gradual growth from 1,4 million in 2011 to 1,46 million in 2012, +0.6% change. The oldest age (65+) had the lowest number of residents, with 500,000 in 2011, and then it increased significantly to 900,000 in 2012 by +0.4 percentage points.

In terms of the figure, younger age groups, 15-39, and under 15 years old, show a downward trend. The 15-39 age group was the most common, constituting the majority at 1,52 million in 2012, and then it decreased steadily to 1,5 million by -0.2 % in 2012. Similarly, the under-15 age group fell minimally from 801,750 to 800,000, also -0.2 percentage change by the end of the time frame.