TikTok Statistics New Zealand 2026
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- Available in over 150 markets and 75 languages
TikTok in New Zealand: the numbers that matter
New Zealand56,000 people in New Zealand actively use TikTok in 2026.
56% of TikTok members in New Zealand are men, 44% are women.
53% of TikTok members in New Zealand belong to Gen Z, the largest generation; Millennials make up 30%.
768.7 million NZD was the revenue of TikTok Ltd., the company behind TikTok, in 2026.
How many people use TikTok in New Zealand
Member numbers you find online are usually very inaccurate, so we estimate how many people are really on TikTok from traffic data and interest in the service, updated monthly. (November 2026)
TikTok had an estimated 56,000 active members in New Zealand in November 2026. Interest stable against the previous quarter, +4% against a year ago.
Who uses TikTok in New Zealand
53% of TikTok members in New Zealand belong to Gen Z.
From the age distribution of TikTok members: Gen Z 14-29, Millennials 30-45, Gen X 46-61, Boomers and older 62-80.
Where TikTok is most popular in New Zealand
Strongest regions
- Auckland100%
- Gisborne District99%
- Hawke's Bay81%
- Waikato79%
- Bay of Plenty78%
- Northland77%
- Manawatu-Wanganui76%
- Wellington68%
- Auckland100
- Gisborne District99
- Hawke's Bay81
- Waikato79
- Bay of Plenty78
- Northland77
- Manawatu-Wanganui76
- Wellington68
- Taranaki67
- Southland66
- Nelson City60
- Marlborough District59
- Canterbury59
- Otago59
- West Coast58
- Tasman District50
Last data update: November 2026
What users say about TikTok
TikTok in the App Store and on Google Play
New ZealandTikTok is rated 4.7 out of 5 in the App Store in New Zealand, based on 144,855 ratings; 0 of 5 compared dating apps score higher (November 2026).
TikTok is rated 4.0 out of 5 on Google Play worldwide, based on 70,429,748 ratings and over 4,759,542,883 installs; 1 of 5 compared dating apps score higher (November 2026).
Data: November 2026
TikTok in the store charts in New Zealand
New Zealand- #1TikTok
- #4Grindr
- #14Taimi
- #18Kismia
- #31Amar -Live Chat & Voice Room
- #33LOVOO
- #34Muzz
- #35NightSpark-Local Dating & Chat
- #38Timo
- #45위피
Dating apps in this chart, as the store lists them
- #2TikTok
- #13NightSpark-Local Dating & Chat
- #14SpinDate
- #17Grindr
- #20LitUp
- #22Hive
- #26Joymeet Dating App
- #37Nayvi
- #40Widgetable
- #43Xmet-Meet Local Singles
Dating apps in this chart, as the store lists them
TikTok holds #1 in the Google Play chart top grossing Social Networking in New Zealand, week of 2 Nov. No other dating app ranks higher in this chart.
TikTok Ltd.: the company behind TikTok
Revenue figures of dating companies are almost impossible to find online, so we calculate them for you. TikTok Ltd. does not publish its revenue. Our figure is an estimate from comprehensive data analysis and calculation models that take into account the visitors of its services, the revenue figures that companies in the industry publish, stock market data, the size of the company, trends and other information we were able to take into account.
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How many people use TikTok in New Zealand?
According to DatingScout, TikTok has about 56,000 active members in New Zealand in 2026 (published member count: 1,000,000). Interest stable against the previous quarter, +4% against a year ago.
What is the gender split on TikTok?
According to DatingScout, 56% of TikTok members in New Zealand are men and 44% are women in 2026.
How old are TikTok users?
According to DatingScout, the largest age group on TikTok in New Zealand is 18-24 (59% of members); Gen Z account for 53%.
Where is TikTok most popular in New Zealand?
According to the DatingScout popularity index, TikTok is most popular in Auckland, followed by Gisborne District and Hawke's Bay.
Is TikTok bigger than Ashley Madison?
Yes: according to DatingScout, TikTok has about 56,000 active members in New Zealand against 6,520 for Ashley Madison.
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Sources: DatingScout revenue estimate from app store, traffic and company data (2026); Google Play and App Store (ratings); interest data (popularity of TikTok by region and interest trend); DatingScout member estimates based on company statements and traffic data. Age and generation shares are DatingScout estimates. Last update 9 October 2026.