New Zealand population growth stalls as Kiwis flee the nest

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 19, 2024 3:45 pm

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand's population growth has come to a near halt, official statistics showed Monday, as tens of thousands of people exit a spluttering economy for pastures new.

Statistics New Zealand reported that population growth was a modest 0.1 percent in the second quarter, with the population of 5.3 million growing by a meager 7,000.

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