The Social Report 2009

The Social Report 2009 charts New Zealand's progress across 43 social indicators ranging from health to paid work and safety.  The report includes information on how different population groups are faring and how New Zealand compares to other countries.

The Social Report, which is updated annually, provides information at a national and regional level.  Data is provided for each of New Zealand's regions for 22 indicators, and at the territorial authority level for 21 indicators.

The Ministry of Social Development has produced the Social Report since 2001. 

You can download the following factsheet of the Social Report 2009 main findings.

The Social Report 2009 and information for regions and territorial authorities can be accessed and downloaded from the social report website.