Sri Lankan New Zealanders
Demographics
Sri Lankan New Zealanders comprised 3% of the Asian population of New Zealand in 2001. Out of the Asians, the Sri Lankans were the most likely to hold a formal qualification and to work in white-collar occupations.

Sri Lankan New Zealanders

Section Title: Demographics
Table Section Text: Sri Lankan New Zealanders comprised 3% of the Asian population of New Zealand in 2001. Out of the Asians, the Sri Lankans were the most likely to hold a formal qualification and to work in white-collar occupations.

Population growth of Sri Lankan New Zealanders

1874	33

1901	106

1951	152

1976	973

2001	6,168

2006	7,257

2013	9,579

Source:Te Ara Data is based on New Zealand Government Census.

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In 2013 there were 9,579 Sri Lankans in New Zealand.

final_sentence: In 2013 there were 9,579 Sri Lankans in New Zealand.