Ngā tatauranga me ngā raraunga Statistics and data
We use data from across government and our own research to inform our work and help set our strategic direction.
Only 14–18% of employers are actively planning for an ageing workforce
Source: CFFC Ageing Workforce Survey 2018
26% of men and 41% of women under 65 say they have no idea how much money they need for a comfortable retirement
Source: CFFC Financial Capability Barometer 2019
Among those reaching National Superannuation age in the next ten years, the rate of owner occupation is likely to be around 30% lower than their predecessors
Source: CRESA report for the Review of Retirement Income Policies 2019
Kiwisaver withdrawals for financial hardship totalled $107.9m in 2019, up 7% from the year before
Source: FMA
1 in 4 New Zealanders will be 65 or older in 2063
Source: Statistics New Zealand
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1 in 4 people aged 65+ are in paid employment
Source: Statistics New Zealand
The median lifespan in New Zealand in 2020 is:
78 years for males, up from 75 in 1999 and 67 in 1949
83 years for females, up from 81 in 1999 and 69 in 1949
80.5 years for all people, up from 77 in 1999 and 68 in 1949
Source: Statistics New Zealand
Special needs grants for food for clients 65+ increased from 10,859 in 2016 to 23,335 in 2019