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