The current metro area population of Christchurch in 2025 is 410,000, a 0.49% increase from 2024.

• The metro area population of Christchurch in 2024 was 408,000, a 0.74% increase from 2023.
• The metro area population of Christchurch in 2023 was 405,000, a 0.75% increase from 2022.
• The metro area population of Christchurch in 2022 was 402,000, a 0.5% increase from 2021.