Methven
in Canterbury (South Island)
Contents: Small Urban Area
The population development of Methven 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methven | Canterbury | 1,130 | 1,210 | 1,440 | 1,780 | 1,860 | 2,070 | 2,170 | → |
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 | 1,120 |
| Females | 1,050 |
| Age Groups (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 0-14 years | 380 |
| 15-64 years | 1,380 |
| 65+ years | 390 |
| Age Distribution (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 90+ years | 10 |
| 80-89 years | 60 |
| 70-79 years | 180 |
| 60-69 years | 250 |
| 50-59 years | 280 |
| 40-49 years | 260 |
| 30-39 years | 370 |
| 20-29 years | 220 |
| 10-19 years | 270 |
| 0-9 years | 250 |