1871 New Zealand census

The 1871 New Zealand census was held on Monday, 27 February.[1] It was the first census held in New Zealand for which separate reports were produced.[2]

The population of New Zealand was 256,393. It was New Zealand's sixth national census, and only the European population was counted; no Māori census was held.[1]

Region Population Population increase or decrease
Auckland 62,335 +29.00%
Taranaki 4,480 +2.77%
Hawke's Bay 6,059 +14.68%
Wellington 24,001 +9.34%
Nelson 22,501 -5.51%
Marlborough 5,235 +19.76%
Canterbury 46,801 +22.09%
Westland 15,357 -1.13%
Otago 60,722 +25.00%
Southland 8,769 +10.39%
Birthplace of New Zealand residents Population Population increase or decrease
New Zealand 93,474 +45.93%
England 67,044 +2.17%
Scotland 36,871 +5.86%
Ireland 29,733 +6.36%
Germany 2,416 -14.86%
Wales 1,345 +1.97%
United States 1,249 +2.96%
France 551 -0.36%

References

  1. 1 2 "Dates of New Zealand censuses since 1851". Stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  2. "A history of census-taking in New Zealand". Stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
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