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2006 Census of Population and Dwellings
Northern Group Islands Final Result
This report presents the Northern Group islands 2006 Census result. This is the
second release relating to the 2006 Census, the first was the preliminary results,
released in January 2007 soon after the count.
The Northern Group islands (where appropriate will be referred to as North)
comprises of seven islands namely Palmerston, Pukapuka, Nassau, Manihiki,
Rakahanga, Penrhyn, and Suwarrow and these islands remain relatively isolated
from the Southern Group island as well as from the main island Rarotonga.
Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March quarter 2009 was 115.50, up by 8.8% over March quarter 2008 and up by 1.5% over December quarter of last year.
Population Estimates & Vital Statistics
Total resident population is currently estimated at 12,000 for December quarter 2008.
Tourism Migration
Total visitor arrivals for December quarter 2008 (24,421) decreased by 12.4% when compared to the previous quarter (27,868).
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Taxation statistics
Gross Turnover for December quarter 2008 decreased by 7.9% when compared to the previous quarter but an increase of 2.3% when compared to December quarter 2007.
Banking Statistics
Total lending for December quarter 2008 increased by 0.1% over the previous quarter.
Miscellaneous Statistics
Total building permits issued for December quarter 2008 stood at 33.
Trade statistics
Balance of trade for March 2009 quarter showed a deficit of $62.3 million. This has deteriorated by $4.2 million over the previous quarter.
Date this website was last updated: 11 June, 2009