Whakatāne
in Bay of Plenty (North Island)
Contents: Medium Urban Area
The population development of Whakatāne 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whakatāne | Bay of Plenty | 14,500 | 14,850 | 15,200 | 15,000 | 16,400 | 16,900 | 16,950 | → |
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 | 8,200 |
| Females | 8,750 |
| Age Groups (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 0-14 years | 3,550 |
| 15-64 years | 9,700 |
| 65+ years | 3,700 |
| Age Distribution (E 2025) | |
|---|---|
| 90+ years | 150 |
| 80-89 years | 830 |
| 70-79 years | 1,720 |
| 60-69 years | 2,020 |
| 50-59 years | 1,940 |
| 40-49 years | 1,890 |
| 30-39 years | 2,140 |
| 20-29 years | 1,610 |
| 10-19 years | 2,410 |
| 0-9 years | 2,230 |