Christchurch
in Canterbury (South Island)
Contents: Major Urban Area
The population development of Christchurch 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | Canterbury | 315,800 | 324,800 | 350,300 | 345,500 | 372,500 | 396,100 | 407,800 | → |
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 | 202,400 |
| Females | 205,400 |
| Age Groups (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 0-14 years | 66,900 |
| 15-64 years | 274,600 |
| 65+ years | 66,300 |
| Age Distribution (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 90+ years | 3,150 |
| 80-89 years | 14,410 |
| 70-79 years | 29,330 |
| 60-69 years | 41,600 |
| 50-59 years | 47,630 |
| 40-49 years | 51,360 |
| 30-39 years | 66,120 |
| 20-29 years | 61,100 |
| 10-19 years | 49,140 |
| 0-9 years | 43,960 |