Muslims in New Zealand are young, energetic and growing

The Muslim population in New Zealand is young, energetic and growing. It is estimated that there are approximately 17,000 Muslims in New Zealand. The largest proportion of New Zealand’s Muslims originally come from Fiji and is ethnically Fijian Indian. There are also a growing number of local New Zealanders who are converting to Islam.

According to official census figures, the Muslim population has doubled almost every 5 years for the past 25 years.

An estimated 63% of New Zealand"s Muslims live in Auckland, but there are also large communities in Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch and Dunedin. There are currently 9 mosques and Islamic centers, 5 of which are in Auckland.