Wellington
Data as of · Metro Power Rankings
New Zealand • Oceania • Language power • Time zone Pacific/Auckland UTC+13 (observes summer time)
- Population
- 544K
- GDP
- $27B
- GDP per capita
- $48,955
- Land area
- 2,295 km² (886 mi²)
- Density
- 237/km² (613/mi²)
- GAWC class
- 9
National Capital
National capital of New Zealand
Wellington metro area
-41.29, 174.78Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsStands out for Major League Teams/Venues, Total Teams, Airport Score.
Most similar metros
Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsSports
7 teams
Major League Teams/Venues
Rugby Union • Dom. Rugby Union
Hurricanes (rugby union)
Wellington
Notable Venues2 venues
Rugby Union
Sky Stadium
Wellington
Test Cricket
Basin Reserve
Wellington
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams1 team
W Football/Soccer • A-League Women
Wellington Phoenix FC Women
Wellington
Other Men’s Teams1 team
T20 Cricket • Super Smash
Wellington Firebirds
Wellington
Other Women’s Teams1 team
W Netball • Other Women Sports
Central Pulse
Wellington
Championship History
4 titles
Every major championship won by a team while it represented Wellington, across all sports, newest first. 4 in total. Each links to the team and the competition's full honour roll.
| Year | Date | Champion | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021-02-13 | Wellington Firebirds | Super Smash |
| 2020 | 2020-01-14 | Wellington Firebirds | Super Smash |
| 2018 | 2018-05-20 | Team Wellington | OFC Champions League |
| — | — | Wellington Firebirds | Super Smash |
Top Companies
6 companies
Total Market Cap: $31B across 6 companies
Source data as of October 31, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries1 item
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington • Archaeology
Landmarks & Civic1 item
The Beehive (NZ Parliament)
Wellington • Government
Languages of Wellington
English first in Wellington; 2 languages hold a role.
- English reach, Wellington
- 98%
- Tier 3 country
Screen of Wellington
#40 by film pedigree · score 115.3 · 11 people in a century of top-grossing films and Oscar nominations · Full screen profile →
Leading figures: Peter Jackson, Jane Campion, Taika Waititi, Fran Walsh, Anthony McCarten
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Wellington Airport
Wellington • 3 - International
Suburban Rail (53 stations)2 entries
Capital Connection
Wellington • 5 stations
Metlink
Wellington • 48 stations