Invercargill Population 2026

Invercargill has a population of 58,000, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇳🇿 New Zealand, located in Southland. Roughly 1.1% of New Zealand's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Auckland, the country's biggest city.

Location of Invercargill (capital Wellington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

58,000

Rank in New Zealand

#15

Coordinates

46.40°S, 168.35°E

~6 m elevation · Pacific/Auckland

Distance to capital (Wellington)

767 km

476 miles, straight line

Cities near Invercargill

Dunedin132,800 people · ~176 km away
Timaru29,300 people · ~318 km away
Ashburton21,600 people · ~384 km away
Rolleston34,100 people · ~446 km away
Christchurch419,200 people · ~464 km away
Rangiora19,300 people · ~479 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Invercargill?

Invercargill has a population of 58,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in New Zealand.

What region is Invercargill in?

Invercargill is located in Southland, New Zealand.

Is Invercargill the capital of New Zealand?

No, the capital of New Zealand is Wellington, about 767 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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