history
New Zealand was the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the right to vote in national elections, in 1893.
New Zealand
New Zealand
Population, GDP, and key facts about New Zealand — updated for 2026.
Capital · WELLINGTONContinent · OCEANIAISO · NZL
New Zealand quick facts
- Population
- 5,290,000
- Area
- 267,710 km²
- Population density
- 20 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 261.5 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 49.4K
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar ($, NZD)
- Languages
- English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
New Zealand at human scale
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nature
New Zealand has no native land mammals except bats, which let flightless birds like the kiwi evolve without natural predators for millions of years.
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What is the capital of New Zealand?
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
What is New Zealand's population?
New Zealand has a population of 5,290,000.
What is New Zealand's GDP per capita?
New Zealand's GDP per capita is US$ 49.4K.
What is the currency of New Zealand?
The currency of New Zealand is the New Zealand dollar (NZD).
Is New Zealand bigger than West Bank and Gaza?
New Zealand is about 44× the size of West Bank and Gaza by land area.
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Play Guess the Country →Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.