The table illustrates the population distribution of New Zealand across four age groups in 2011 and 2012, along with the percentage changes for each group.
Overall, the total population of New Zealand experienced a modest growth from 2011 to 2012, with the most significant increase observed in the 65+ age group, while the populations of those under 15 and in the 15-39 age bracket declined slightly.
In detail, the total population grew by 0.6%, rising from 4.381 million in 2011 to 4.410 million in 2012. The under-15 population saw a small decline of 0.2%, falling from 898,160 to 896,364. Similarly, the 15-39 age group also decreased marginally by 0.2%, from 1.577 million in 2011 to 1.574 million in 2012.
Conversely, the population aged 40-64 increased by 0.6%, rising from 1.331 million to 1.339 million. The most pronounced change, however, occurred in the 65+ age group, which grew significantly by 4%, from 573,946 in 2011 to 596,903 in 2012.
In summary, New Zealand’s population saw overall growth between 2011 and 2012, with notable increases in the older age brackets, especially those aged 65 and over, while younger age groups experienced slight declines.