The table depicts the distribution of the population of New Zealand across four
age
brackets between 2011 and 2012 Use synonyms
along with
the corresponding figure for percentage change.
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Overall
, the number of people who were in the 40-60 and over 65 Linking Words
age
groups witnessed an upward trend Use synonyms
while
the opposite was true for the remaining Linking Words
age
brackets. Use synonyms
Additionally
, individuals aged 15-39 took precedence in the total population of New Zealand Linking Words
while
the under-15 and over-65 Linking Words
age
groups exhibited the least figures.
In detail, people aged 15-39 occupied a vast majority of one-third of New Zealand's population approximately 1520000 in 2011,Use synonyms
however
, it slightly declined by 2% to 1500000 in 2012. Linking Words
Secondly
, people who were 40-60 years old witnessed a moderate rise of 6% from 1400000 in 2011 to 1460000 in 2012.
Moving on to the remaining categories, the under 15 Linking Words
age
bracket's count in 2011 was 801750 Use synonyms
while
the above 65 Linking Words
age
group's figure was lower at 500000. Use synonyms
However
, since a significant growth of 4%, the latter surpassed the former in 2012 roughly 900000 and 800000 respectivelyLinking Words
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