NavGeneral InfoEmail Print Original or alternative title New Zealand Census of Population and Dwellings Geography New Zealand (NZL) Coverage type Country Time period covered 01/1981 - 12/1981 Data type Census Summary Censuses provide population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. They often include other demographic, economic and health-related topics as well. Keywords Education, Population, Tobacco smoking Citation Suggested citation New Zealand Population and Housing Census 1981. GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 7, 2022