Nelson
in Nelson (South Island)
Contents: Large Urban Area
The population development of Nelson 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson | Nelson | 39,900 | 41,400 | 42,600 | 46,400 | 49,800 | 50,900 | 50,800 | → |
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 | 24,900 |
| Females | 25,900 |
| Age Groups (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 0-14 years | 8,200 |
| 15-64 years | 31,600 |
| 65+ years | 11,100 |
| Age Distribution (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 90+ years | 490 |
| 80-89 years | 2,310 |
| 70-79 years | 5,090 |
| 60-69 years | 6,660 |
| 50-59 years | 6,770 |
| 40-49 years | 6,340 |
| 30-39 years | 6,870 |
| 20-29 years | 4,950 |
| 10-19 years | 6,280 |
| 0-9 years | 5,020 |