New Zealand Facts
Capital of New ZealandThe capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
| Capital | Wellington |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 5.3 million |
| Total area | 270,467 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 20 people per km² |
| Currency | New Zealand dollar (NZD) |
| Region | Oceania |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 5.3 million people = 5,300,000 people. Divided by 270,467 km²: 19.6 people per km², which rounds to 20.
Check it backwards
20 × 270,467 km² ≈ 5,301,153 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
How many people live in New Zealand?
About 5.3 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 20 people per km².
How big is New Zealand?
New Zealand covers 270,467 km² in total area.
What currency does New Zealand use?
The New Zealand dollar (NZD).