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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 December quarter 2009 was 118.7, up by 4.3% over December quarter 2008 and it continued to increase at a slower rate of 0.2% over September quarter this year.
Population Estimates & Vital Statistics
Total estimated population for September quarter 2009 was 23,600. Total resident population is currently estimated at 13,000 for September 2009 quarter.
Tourism Migration
Total visitor arrivals for September quarter 2009 (31,114) increased by 21.9% when compared to the previous quarter (25,532) and by 10.8% when compared to the same quarter in 2008 (28,086).
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Taxation statistics
The September quarter 2009 shows that Gross Turnover was $151.8 million for all industries in the Cook Islands.
Banking Statistics
Total lending for September quarter 2009 decreased by 0.9% over the previous quarter.
Miscellaneous Statistics
Total value of building approvals in September quarter 2009 increased by 55.0% when compared to June quarter 2009.
Trade statistics
A trade deficit of $74.7 million was recorded for September 2009 quarter. In comparison this has deteriorated by $8.4 million over the previous quarter
Date this website was last updated: 29 January, 2010