Story: Cambodians

Page 3. Facts and figures

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Country of birth

The New Zealand census figures listed here show the number of residents born in Cambodia.

  • 1991 census: 4,182
  • 2001 census: 4,773
  • 2006 census: 5,853
  • 2013 census: 6,370

Ethnic identity

In the 2006 and 2013 censuses, people were asked to indicate the ethnic group or groups with which they identified. The numbers include those who indicated more than one group.

  • Cambodian: 6,918 (2006); 8,601 (2013)
How to cite this page:

Man Hau Liev and Rosa Chhun, 'Cambodians - Facts and figures', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/cambodians/page-3 (accessed 28 March 2024)

Story by Man Hau Liev and Rosa Chhun, published 8 Feb 2005, updated 30 Mar 2015