Technology usage statistics nz

There were 4.55 million internet users in New Zealand in January 2021. The number of internet users in New Zealand increased by 84 thousand (+1.9%) between 2020 and 2021. Internet penetration in New Zealand stood at 94.0% in January 2021.

1. What percentage of New Zealanders have access to the Internet?
2. What percentage of New Zealanders use social media?
3. What is the digital divide NZ?
4. What is the popular population of New Zealand?
5. What age group uses social media the most NZ?
6. How many teens use social media in NZ?
7. How many people use Instagram in NZ?
8. How does New Zealand get internet?
9. What does New Zealand lead the world in?
10. Is the digital divide still relevant in 2017 two cases from Marginalised communities in Aotearoa NZ?
11. What percentage of Māori make up the ICT workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand?
12. Why is digital inclusion important?

What percentage of New Zealanders have access to the Internet?

Roughly 80% of all households in New Zealand have an Internet connection and there are some 3.85 million mobile Internet connections in New Zealand. This has stayed relatively steady with fluctuation over the last 5 years between 82% in 2013 and 79% in 2013 and 2017.

What percentage of New Zealanders use social media?

Some figures are New Zealand only, some are worldwide. Don't get too hung up on the actual numbers as they will be out of date in a flash, but do look for themes that are relevant to you and your customers. Fun fact: Around 82 percent of Kiwis are active social media users and this is on the up.

What is the digital divide NZ?

The recent lockdown restrictions have once again revealed digital inequity in New Zealand. The nationwide Covid-19 lockdown has once again highlighted New Zealand's “digital divide”, with many households across the country not having access to a computer, a device or the internet.

What is the popular population of New Zealand?

The current population of New Zealand is 4,879,468 as of Sunday, December 19, 2021, based on Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data. New Zealand 2020 population is estimated at 4,822,233 people at mid year according to UN data.

What age group uses social media the most NZ?

The most popular social networks in the country included YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. YouTube and Facebook dominated the market, both with over 70 percent penetration rates. Facebook was popular among all age groups, with the highest number of Facebook users in the 25 to 34-year age group.

How many teens use social media in NZ?

A recent survey from Netsafe showed 40 percent of Kiwi teens use five or more social media platforms, while a third of them spend four or more hours online in an average day. As a psychologist who treats mainly young people, Bridget McNamara deals with the effects of social media in her therapy sessions frequently.

How many people use Instagram in NZ?

There were 1 711 000 Instagram users in New Zealand in February 2019, which accounted for 34.4% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 56.8%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (520 000).

How does New Zealand get internet?

The Southern Cross Cable connects New Zealand, Australia and Fiji to Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States. It's our main source of internet, and is able to carry a capacity of 12 terabits per second. The network of cables that make up the Southern Cross is in total 30,500 km long.

What does New Zealand lead the world in?

It is a leader in peacekeeping and global security and party to key international organizations, including the United Nations, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and Pacific Islands Forum.

Is the digital divide still relevant in 2017 two cases from Marginalised communities in Aotearoa NZ?

PACIS 2017 Proceedings

Agencies have in many cases completed initiatives and programmes and are “moving-on” from issues of material access into skills development and capability building initiatives and yet the digital divide continues to remain a persistent phenomenon.

What percentage of Māori make up the ICT workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand?

Statistics show that Māori fall behind other New Zealanders when it comes to access, usage, employment and education in the ICT sector. With Māori making up less than six percent of those working in the sector, ICT still remains an unopened door of opportunities for Māori.

Why is digital inclusion important?

Access and use of information and communication technologies impacts individuals and the community as a whole. ... A digitally inclusive community is important to economic and workforce development, civic participation, education, healthcare, and public safety. More on why digital inclusion is essential.