The table illustrates data about the population of New Zealand between 2011 and 2012 by all ages, under 15, 15-39, 40-64, and 65+.
Overall, the population of individuals in New Zealand in all group contributed the largest share, while 65+ accounted for the smallest share.
In 2011, at the top of the table was “all ages” group which made up approximately 4.381.269, while the population of 65+ age group contributed a small figure to roughly 573.946. The percentage of 15-39 age group was significantly higher (1.577.256) than that of under 15 group (898.160). Although “under 15” and “15-39” ages group decreased steadily to exactly -2.0%, the percentage of “40-64” and “all ages” age group increased sharply at 6.0% over the period.
In 2012, in comparation with “all ages” (4.410.284), the population of “under 15” recorded a much lower rate (896.364). The percentage of 15-39 group accounted for the largest share, followed by 40-64 and 65+ ages group.
In conclusion, it is evident that “all ages” group had the highest figures throughout the period, while 65+ age group had marginally lowest figures.
