Pakistani New Zealanders
Total population | |
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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.[citation needed] 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] | ||||
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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
- Azhar Abbas, Auckland Aces cricketer
- Billy Ibadulla, New Zealand-based former Pakistani cricketer and commentator
- Haroon, English-born Pakistani pop singer of New Zealand origin
- Muhammad Abbas, cricketer
See also
References
External links
- Cultural organisations
- Pakistan Association of New Zealand
- Pakistani Association of Canterbury New Zealand, in Christchurch and Canterbury region
- Pakistan Association of New Zealand, based in Auckland
- Pakistani Students Association at Massey University, New Zealand - organisation for students at all campuses of Massey University