Palmerston North
in Manawatū-Wanganui (North Island)
Contents: Large Urban Area
The population development of Palmerston North as well as related information and services (weather, Wikipedia, Google, images).
| Name | Region | Population Estimate 1996-06-30 | Population Estimate 2001-06-30 | Population Estimate 2006-06-30 | Population Estimate 2013-06-30 | Population Estimate 2018-06-30 | Population Estimate 2023-06-30 | Population Estimate 2025-06-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston North | Manawatū-Wanganui | 70,800 | 70,700 | 73,600 | 75,500 | 79,700 | 80,500 | 81,200 | → |
Source: Statistics New Zealand / Te Tari Tatau.
Explanation: Settlements in 2025 boundaries. Population estimates for 2023 and later are based on the results of the 2023 census.
Further information about the population structure:
| Gender (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| Males | 39,700 |
| Females | 41,500 |
| Age Groups (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 0-14 years | 15,400 |
| 15-64 years | 52,800 |
| 65+ years | 12,900 |
| Age Distribution (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 90+ years | 580 |
| 80-89 years | 2,860 |
| 70-79 years | 5,680 |
| 60-69 years | 8,020 |
| 50-59 years | 8,540 |
| 40-49 years | 9,770 |
| 30-39 years | 12,230 |
| 20-29 years | 12,550 |
| 10-19 years | 10,810 |
| 0-9 years | 10,090 |