Which has higher population, Ireland or New Zealand?

Ireland, at 4,626 against 4,499 in New Zealand as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and New Zealand?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Ireland vs New Zealand: Population

Ireland

4,626

in 2030

New Zealand

4,499

in 2030

Ireland rank

119th

New Zealand rank

122nd

Population over time

Ireland
New Zealand

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 4,626 against 4,499 in New Zealand, a difference of 127.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was New Zealand ahead.

Ireland ranks 119th and New Zealand ranks 122nd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 4 and New Zealand in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Ireland	New Zealand	Difference	Ahead
1990s	2,729	2,803	73.71	New Zealand
2000s	3,285	3,202	82.27	Ireland
2010s	3,714	3,692	22.17	Ireland
2020s	4,296	4,288	7.72	Ireland
2030s	4,626	4,499	126.35	Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Ireland or New Zealand?: Ireland, at 4,626 against 4,499 in New Zealand as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Ireland and New Zealand?: 127, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and New Zealand?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Ireland and New Zealand rank globally for population?: Ireland ranks 119th and New Zealand ranks 122nd of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.