NZ domain name statistics: the New Zealand Web continues to grow
Have you ever wondered how many domain names are on the New Zealand Web?
Anyone is eligible to register a domain name using extensions such as .co.nz, .org.nz and .net.nz. You don’t need to be a New Zealand company to sign up for a domain and set up your own website. Many individuals and interest groups set up their own online presence, giving them a wider reach in New Zealand and internationally. Some domain spaces – .govt.nz, .mil.nz, .cri.nz and .iwi.nz – are moderated, meaning you must prove your eligibility for the domain extension.
Interesting NZ Internet statistics reveal that as a nation, New Zealand is steadily gathering more domains every year. The New Zealand Domain Name Commission (DNC) records show the total number of website addresses registered in this country. Internet stats for the last ten years (recorded at the end of each calendar year) make interesting reading:
Year – Registered Domain Names in New Zealand
1997 – 16,343
1998 – 26,991
1999 – 47,317
2000 – 83,052
2001 – 103,888
2002 – 120,833
2003 – 142,468
2004 – 174,061
2005 – 209,927
2006 – 261,283
As you can see, registration has continued at an impressive rate, as mentioned in an earlier post on New Zealand domain name statistics.
If putting yourself or your business on the Web is top of your New Year’s Resolution list, browse our list of domain name providers to find an NZ domain name that meets your needs.
