Māori Speaking Countries (2026)

Māori is spoken in 1 countries across 1 region (Oceania). The combined population of all Māori-speaking countries is approximately 5 million people, covering a total land area of 268,838 km².

New Zealand is the largest Māori-speaking country by population, home to 100.0% of the total Māori-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 268,838 km².

The average population density across all Māori-speaking countries is 20 people per km². These countries use 1 different currency, including New Zealand dollar.

Countries

1

Total Population

5M

Most Populous

New Zealand

Largest by Area

New Zealand

Population Share by Country

Proportion of total Māori-speaking population per country

Flag of New ZealandNew Zealand100.0% · 5,324,700

All Māori-Speaking Countries

#CountryPopulation
1Flag of New ZealandNew Zealand5,324,700

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries speak Māori?

Māori is an official or recognized language in 1 countries across 1 region (Oceania).

What is the most populous Māori-speaking country?

New Zealand is the most populous Māori-speaking country with a population of 5,324,700, accounting for 100.0% of all Māori-speaking people.

What is the total population of Māori-speaking countries?

The combined population of all 1 Māori-speaking countries is approximately 5 million, covering a total land area of 268,838 km².

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Currencies used in Māori-speaking countries.

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