Pakistani New Zealanders
Total population
6,135 (2018)[1][2][3]
Regions with significant populations
Auckland, Wellington
Languages
English (New Zealand English, Pakistani English) · Urdu · Sindhi  · Punjabi · Saraiki  · Pashto · Balti · Pakistani languages
Religion
Islam (majority), Christianity, Non Religion (minority)
Related ethnic groups
Overseas Pakistanis, Indian New Zealanders, Chinese New Zealanders, Afghan New Zealanders, Iranian New Zealanders

Pakistani New Zealanders, also known as Pakistani Kiwis, are New Zealanders of Pakistani descent or Pakistan-born people who have immigrated to New Zealand.

Demographics

According to 2001 statistics, Pakistani Kiwis size around a population of 3,000. However, since that time, the population of Pakistani Kiwis has been growing at a fair pace across many parts of the country with significant figures in Auckland. In 2007, the population had grown to 5,000.[3] Pakistanis are located in almost all the major cities and towns of New Zealand, including Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, Otago and Dunedin.

Religion

Religion[4]
Religion Percent
Muslim
 
 88.1%
Christian
 
 4.1%
No Religion
 
 3.6%
Hinduism
 
 0.8%
Others
 
 3.4%

Most of the Pakistani New Zealanders are Muslims.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pakistan ethnic group". Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  2. ↑ Cheema, Umar (12 July 2012). "Where expatriates who reach the top come from". The News. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Pakistan: Living on Borrowed Time -- Syed Kamal | Scoop News".
  4. ↑ "Pakistan ethnic group". Retrieved 1 February 2021.
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