Pakistani New Zealanders

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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 · Balochi · Pakistani languages
Religion
Islam (majority), Christianity, Non Religion (minority)
Related ethnic groups
Overseas Pakistanis

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]
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[]

Further information: List of Pakistani New Zealanders
  • Azhar Abbas - Auckland Aces cricketer
  • Haroon - English-born Pakistani pop singer of New Zealand origin
  • Billy Ibadulla - New Zealand-based former Pakistani cricketer and commentator

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. ^ Jump up to: a b "Pakistan: Living on Borrowed Time -- Syed Kamal | Scoop News".
  4. ^ "Pakistan ethnic group". Retrieved 1 February 2021.

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