This is the unadjusted average (mean) in the specified population.
The average (mean) number of gambling activities participated in the last 12 months was
1.5
Time trends
This chart presents unadjusted results; that is the overall prevalence estimate for each survey year. Data points only appear where there is data available.
The comparison between years is only available where the same questions were asked in more than one survey year.
Average number of activities
Age and sex
Average number of activities
Ethnicity (total)
Total response ethnicity means that people who reported belonging to more than one ethnic group are counted once in each group they reported.
Average number of activities
Source:
Health and Lifestyles Survey
Notes:
Missing bar in chart indicates insufficient sample size.
Mean for selected indicator
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Total
Men
Women
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Total
1.5
( 1.5 - 1.6 )
1.6
( 1.5 - 1.7 )
1.5
( 1.4 - 1.6 )
Age group (years)
16-24
1.0
( 0.8 - 1.3 )
1.1
( 0.7 - 1.4 )
0.9
( 0.6 - 1.3 )
25-44
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.7 )
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.9 )
1.4
( 1.3 - 1.6 )
45-64
1.7
( 1.6 - 1.8 )
1.7
( 1.6 - 1.9 )
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.9 )
65+
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.8 )
1.7
( 1.4 - 2 )
1.5
( 1.4 - 1.7 )
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
1.8
( 1.6 - 1.9 )
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.1 )
1.6
( 1.5 - 1.8 )
Pacific
1.3
( 1.1 - 1.4 )
1.4
( 1.2 - 1.7 )
1.1
( 0.9 - 1.3 )
Asian
0.9
( 0.7 - 1 )
0.9
( 0.6 - 1.2 )
0.8
( 0.6 - 1 )
NZ European / Other
1.7
( 1.6 - 1.9 )
1.8
( 1.7 - 2 )
1.7
( 1.6 - 1.8 )
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.8 )
1.7
( 1.4 - 1.9 )
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.8 )
Mid (4-7)
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.7 )
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.9 )
1.5
( 1.3 - 1.6 )
Most (8-10)
1.4
( 1.2 - 1.5 )
1.4
( 1.2 - 1.7 )
1.3
( 1.1 - 1.4 )
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
2.1
( 2.1 - 2.2 )
2.2
( 2.1 - 2.3 )
2.1
( 2 - 2.2 )
Low-risk gambler
3.4
( 2.7 - 4.1 )
3.6
( 2.6 - 4.5 )
3.2
( 2.2 - 4.2 )
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
3.8
( 3.3 - 4.3 )
4.0
( 3.4 - 4.6 )
3.4
( 2.5 - 4.2 )
Total
Men
Women
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Total
1.6
( 1.5 - 1.7 )
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.8 )
1.6
( 1.5 - 1.7 )
Age group (years)
15-24
1.1
( 0.7 - 1.4 )
1.2
( 0.6 - 1.8 )
0.9
( 0.7 - 1.1 )
25-44
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.8 )
1.8
( 1.5 - 2 )
1.5
( 1.4 - 1.7 )
45-64
1.7
( 1.6 - 1.9 )
1.5
( 1.3 - 1.7 )
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.1 )
65+
1.7
( 1.6 - 1.9 )
1.8
( 1.5 - 2 )
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.9 )
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
1.8
( 1.6 - 2 )
1.7
( 1.3 - 2.1 )
1.9
( 1.6 - 2.1 )
Pacific
1.4
( 1.2 - 1.5 )
1.4
( 1.1 - 1.6 )
1.3
( 1.1 - 1.6 )
Asian
0.7
( 0.5 - 0.9 )
0.9
( 0.6 - 1.3 )
0.6
( 0.4 - 0.7 )
NZ European / Other
1.8
( 1.7 - 1.9 )
1.8
( 1.6 - 2 )
1.8
( 1.7 - 1.9 )
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.7 )
1.6
( 1.3 - 1.9 )
1.5
( 1.3 - 1.7 )
Mid (4-7)
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.8 )
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.9 )
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.7 )
Most (8-10)
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.8 )
1.6
( 1.3 - 1.9 )
1.7
( 1.4 - 1.9 )
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
2.3
( 2.2 - 2.4 )
2.2
( 2.1 - 2.4 )
2.3
( 2.2 - 2.4 )
Low-risk gambler
3.1
( 2.5 - 3.7 )
3.3
( 2.4 - 4.2 )
2.6
( 1.9 - 3.2 )
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
4.0
( 3.3 - 4.7 )
3.9
( 3 - 4.9 )
-
-
Total
Men
Women
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Total
1.7
( 1.6 - 1.8 )
1.8
( 1.6 - 1.9 )
1.6
( 1.5 - 1.7 )
Age group (years)
15-24
1.2
( 1 - 1.4 )
1.3
( 1 - 1.5 )
1.1
( 0.8 - 1.4 )
25-44
1.8
( 1.6 - 2 )
1.9
( 1.6 - 2.2 )
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.9 )
45-64
1.9
( 1.8 - 2 )
2.0
( 1.8 - 2.2 )
1.8
( 1.7 - 2 )
65+
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.7 )
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.9 )
1.4
( 1.2 - 1.6 )
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
1.8
( 1.6 - 2 )
1.8
( 1.5 - 2 )
1.8
( 1.6 - 2 )
Pacific
1.4
( 1.1 - 1.6 )
1.6
( 1.2 - 1.9 )
1.1
( 0.9 - 1.3 )
Asian
1.0
( 0.8 - 1.2 )
1.0
( 0.7 - 1.4 )
0.9
( 0.6 - 1.2 )
NZ European / Other
1.8
( 1.7 - 1.9 )
1.9
( 1.8 - 2.1 )
1.7
( 1.6 - 1.8 )
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.9 )
1.9
( 1.6 - 2.1 )
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.8 )
Mid (4-7)
1.7
( 1.6 - 1.9 )
1.8
( 1.6 - 2 )
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.8 )
Most (8-10)
1.5
( 1.4 - 1.7 )
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.8 )
1.4
( 1.3 - 1.6 )
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
2.3
( 2.2 - 2.4 )
2.3
( 2.2 - 2.5 )
2.3
( 2.2 - 2.4 )
Low-risk gambler
3.2
( 2.9 - 3.6 )
3.4
( 2.8 - 3.9 )
3.1
( 2.5 - 3.7 )
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
4.4
( 3.9 - 4.8 )
4.7
( 4.1 - 5.3 )
3.7
( 3 - 4.3 )
Total
Men
Women
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Total
1.9
( 1.7 - 2 )
2
( 1.7 - 2.2 )
1.8
( 1.6 - 1.9 )
Age group (years)
15-24
1.3
( 0.9 - 1.7 )
1.5
( 0.8 - 2.1 )
1.2
( 0.8 - 1.6 )
25-44
2.2
( 1.9 - 2.5 )
2.4
( 1.8 - 2.9 )
2
( 1.7 - 2.3 )
45-64
1.9
( 1.8 - 2.1 )
1.9
( 1.6 - 2.1 )
2
( 1.8 - 2.2 )
65+
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.9 )
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.2 )
1.6
( 1.3 - 1.8 )
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
2.0
( 1.8 - 2.3 )
2
( 1.6 - 2.4 )
2
( 1.7 - 2.4 )
Pacific
1.7
( 1.3 - 2.1 )
1.5
( 1.1 - 1.9 )
1.9
( 1.2 - 2.6 )
Asian
1.0
( 0.7 - 1.2 )
1.1
( 0.7 - 1.5 )
0.9
( 0.6 - 1.1 )
NZ European / Other
2.0
( 1.9 - 2.2 )
2.1
( 1.8 - 2.5 )
1.9
( 1.8 - 2.1 )
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.1 )
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.2 )
1.9
( 1.6 - 2.2 )
Mid (4-7)
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.1 )
2
( 1.7 - 2.3 )
1.8
( 1.6 - 2 )
Most (8-10)
1.7
( 1.3 - 2.1 )
2
( 1.1 - 2.8 )
1.5
( 1.4 - 1.7 )
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
2.5
( 2.4 - 2.6 )
2.6
( 2.4 - 2.8 )
2.4
( 2.3 - 2.6 )
Low-risk gambler
3.5
( 2.9 - 4.1 )
3.5
( 2.5 - 4.5 )
3.6
( 2.8 - 4.3 )
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
6.2
( 2.4 - 10 )
-
-
-
-
Total
Men
Women
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Total
1.8
( 1.6 - 2 )
1.9
( 1.6 - 2.1 )
1.8
( 1.6 - 2 )
Age group (years)
15-24
1.4
( 0.9 - 1.8 )
1.3
( 0.7 - 2 )
1.5
( 1 - 1.9 )
25-44
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.1 )
2
( 1.7 - 2.4 )
1.8
( 1.6 - 2 )
45-64
2.0
( 1.7 - 2.2 )
1.9
( 1.6 - 2.2 )
2
( 1.7 - 2.3 )
65+
1.9
( 1.6 - 2.2 )
2
( 1.6 - 2.4 )
1.8
( 1.5 - 2.2 )
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.1 )
1.8
( 1.5 - 2.2 )
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.2 )
Pacific
1.4
( 1.1 - 1.6 )
1.5
( 1.1 - 1.9 )
1.3
( 1 - 1.5 )
Asian
1.1
( 0.8 - 1.5 )
1.1
( 0.5 - 1.7 )
1.2
( 0.7 - 1.7 )
NZ European / Other
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.1 )
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.2 )
1.9
( 1.6 - 2.2 )
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
1.9
( 1.5 - 2.3 )
2
( 1.5 - 2.5 )
1.7
( 1.4 - 2.1 )
Mid (4-7)
1.9
( 1.5 - 2.2 )
1.7
( 1.4 - 2 )
2
( 1.6 - 2.4 )
Most (8-10)
1.8
( 1.5 - 2 )
1.9
( 1.5 - 2.4 )
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.8 )
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
2.6
( 2.3 - 2.8 )
2.6
( 2.4 - 2.9 )
2.5
( 2.2 - 2.8 )
Low-risk gambler
3.8
( 3.3 - 4.4 )
3.9
( 3.1 - 4.8 )
3.7
( 3 - 4.4 )
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
3.7
( 2.1 - 5.3 )
-
-
-
-
Total
Men
Women
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Total
2.0
( 1.9 - 2.2 )
2.1
( 1.9 - 2.3 )
2.0
( 1.9 - 2.1 )
Age group (years)
15-24
1.6
( 1.2 - 1.9 )
1.5
( 1 - 2 )
1.6
( 1.3 - 2 )
25-44
2.1
( 1.9 - 2.4 )
2.2
( 1.8 - 2.7 )
2.0
( 1.8 - 2.2 )
45-64
2.3
( 2.1 - 2.5 )
2.5
( 2.2 - 2.8 )
2.2
( 2 - 2.4 )
65+
1.8
( 1.6 - 2 )
1.8
( 1.5 - 2.1 )
1.8
( 1.5 - 2.1 )
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
2.3
( 2.1 - 2.6 )
2.3
( 1.9 - 2.7 )
2.3
( 2 - 2.6 )
Pacific
1.7
( 1.5 - 2 )
1.8
( 1.4 - 2.2 )
1.7
( 1.4 - 2 )
Asian
1.3
( 1 - 1.7 )
1.7
( 1 - 2.3 )
1.0
( 0.6 - 1.5 )
NZ European / Other
2.2
( 2 - 2.3 )
2.2
( 2 - 2.5 )
2.1
( 2 - 2.3 )
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.2 )
1.9
( 1.5 - 2.3 )
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.2 )
Mid (4-7)
2.3
( 2.1 - 2.5 )
2.7
( 2.4 - 2.9 )
2.0
( 1.8 - 2.3 )
Most (8-10)
1.9
( 1.7 - 2 )
1.7
( 1.5 - 2 )
2.0
( 1.8 - 2.2 )
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
2.4
( 2.3 - 2.5 )
2.5
( 2.3 - 2.7 )
2.3
( 2.2 - 2.4 )
Low-risk gambler
3.2
( 2.9 - 3.6 )
3.1
( 2.7 - 3.5 )
3.4
( 2.7 - 4.2 )
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
4.1
( 3.4 - 4.8 )
4.0
( 3.1 - 4.8 )
4.2
( 3 - 5.5 )
Total
Men
Women
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Total
1.7
( 1.6 - 1.8 )
1.8
( 1.6 - 1.9 )
1.6
( 1.5 - 1.7 )
Age group (years)
15-24
1.4
( 1.1 - 1.8 )
1.6
( 1 - 2.2 )
1.3
( 0.9 - 1.6 )
25-44
1.8
( 1.6 - 2 )
2.1
( 1.7 - 2.4 )
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.8 )
45-64
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.9 )
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.9 )
1.8
( 1.5 - 2 )
65+
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.8 )
1.5
( 1.1 - 1.9 )
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.9 )
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.9 )
1.7
( 1.4 - 2.1 )
1.7
( 1.5 - 2 )
Pacific
1.5
( 1.3 - 1.7 )
1.5
( 1.2 - 1.9 )
1.4
( 1.2 - 1.7 )
Asian
0.8
( 0.4 - 1.2 )
0.9
( 0.1 - 1.6 )
0.8
( 0.4 - 1.1 )
NZ European / Other
1.8
( 1.7 - 1.9 )
1.9
( 1.7 - 2.1 )
1.7
( 1.6 - 1.9 )
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
1.8
( 1.6 - 1.9 )
2.0
( 1.7 - 2.3 )
1.6
( 1.3 - 1.8 )
Mid (4-7)
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.8 )
1.6
( 1.3 - 1.9 )
1.7
( 1.4 - 1.9 )
Most (8-10)
1.7
( 1.5 - 1.8 )
1.7
( 1.4 - 2 )
1.6
( 1.4 - 1.8 )
Total
Men
Women
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Average number of activities
(.95CI)
Total
2.8
( 2.7 - 2.8 )
2.8
( 2.7 - 3 )
2.7
( 2.6 - 2.8 )
Age group (years)
15-24
2.5
( 2.3 - 2.7 )
2.7
( 2.4 - 3.1 )
2.3
( 2.1 - 2.6 )
25-44
2.9
( 2.7 - 3 )
2.9
( 2.7 - 3.1 )
2.8
( 2.6 - 3 )
45-64
2.8
( 2.7 - 3 )
2.9
( 2.7 - 3.1 )
2.8
( 2.6 - 3 )
65+
2.6
( 2.5 - 2.8 )
2.7
( 2.4 - 3 )
2.6
( 2.4 - 2.8 )
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
3.1
( 3 - 3.3 )
3.1
( 2.9 - 3.4 )
3.1
( 2.9 - 3.3 )
Pacific
2.5
( 2.3 - 2.7 )
2.5
( 2.2 - 2.8 )
2.5
( 2.2 - 2.7 )
Asian
2.2
( 2 - 2.4 )
2.3
( 2.1 - 2.6 )
2.1
( 1.9 - 2.4 )
NZ European / Other
2.8
( 2.7 - 2.9 )
2.9
( 2.7 - 3 )
2.7
( 2.6 - 2.9 )
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
2.7
( 2.6 - 2.9 )
2.8
( 2.5 - 3 )
2.7
( 2.5 - 2.9 )
Mid (4-7)
2.8
( 2.6 - 2.9 )
2.8
( 2.6 - 3 )
2.7
( 2.6 - 2.9 )
Most (8-10)
2.8
( 2.6 - 2.9 )
2.9
( 2.7 - 3.1 )
2.6
( 2.4 - 2.8 )
The estimated number of people is the value that is inferred for that population based on data collected from the survey sample. Estimated numbers are rounded to the nearest 1,000 people.
Source:
Health and Lifestyles Survey
Notes:
This table presents unadjusted results; that is, the prevalence or mean estimates reflect the actual percentage or mean of the population affected in each time period.
Total response measure of ethnicity was used. People who reported belonging to more than one ethnic group are counted once in each group they reported.
Dashes indicate insufficient sample size.
No subgroups comparison available.
Changes over time
This table presents unadjusted results; that is, the mean estimates for the specified population in each survey year. Statistically significant differences between years are shown in bold ( p value < .05).
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Unadjusted mean
Statistical significance of difference between years (
p
value)
Population group
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2006 and 2020
2008 and 2020
2010 and 2020
2012 and 2020
2014 and 2020
2016 and 2020
2018 and 2020
Total
2.8
1.7
2.0
1.8
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Men
2.8
1.8
2.1
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Women
2.7
1.6
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.6
1.6
1.5
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Age group (years)
15-24 / 16-24
2.5
1.4
1.6
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
25-44
2.9
1.8
2.1
1.9
2.2
1.8
1.7
1.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
45-64
2.8
1.7
2.3
2.0
1.9
1.9
1.7
1.7
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
65+
2.6
1.6
1.8
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.7
1.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
3.1
1.7
2.3
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.8
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Pacific
2.5
1.5
1.7
1.4
1.7
1.4
1.4
1.3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Asian
2.2
0.8
1.3
1.1
1.0
1.0
0.7
0.9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
NZ European / Other
2.8
1.8
2.2
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.7
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
2.7
1.8
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.7
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Mid (4-7)
2.8
1.6
2.3
1.9
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Most (8-10)
2.8
1.7
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.5
1.6
1.4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
-
-
2.4
2.6
2.5
2.3
2.3
2.1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Low-risk gambler
-
-
3.2
3.8
3.5
3.2
3.1
3.4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
-
-
4.1
3.7
6.2
4.4
4.0
3.8
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Unadjusted mean
Statistical significance of difference between years (
p
value)
Population group
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2006 and 2018
2008 and 2018
2010 and 2018
2012 and 2018
2014 and 2018
2016 and 2018
Total
2.8
1.7
2.0
1.8
1.9
1.7
1.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
Men
2.8
1.8
2.1
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
Women
2.7
1.6
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.6
1.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
Age group (years)
15-24 / 16-24
2.5
1.4
1.6
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
-
-
-
-
-
-
25-44
2.9
1.8
2.1
1.9
2.2
1.8
1.7
-
-
-
-
-
-
45-64
2.8
1.7
2.3
2.0
1.9
1.9
1.7
-
-
-
-
-
-
65+
2.6
1.6
1.8
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.7
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
3.1
1.7
2.3
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.8
-
-
-
-
-
-
Pacific
2.5
1.5
1.7
1.4
1.7
1.4
1.4
-
-
-
-
-
-
Asian
2.2
0.8
1.3
1.1
1.0
1.0
0.7
-
-
-
-
-
-
NZ European / Other
2.8
1.8
2.2
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.8
-
-
-
-
-
-
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
2.7
1.8
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.7
1.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
Mid (4-7)
2.8
1.6
2.3
1.9
1.9
1.7
1.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
Most (8-10)
2.8
1.7
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.5
1.6
-
-
-
-
-
-
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
-
-
2.4
2.6
2.5
2.3
2.3
-
-
-
-
-
-
Low-risk gambler
-
-
3.2
3.8
3.5
3.2
3.1
-
-
-
-
-
-
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
-
-
4.1
3.7
6.2
4.4
4.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
Unadjusted mean
Statistical significance of difference between years (
p
value)
Population group
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2006 and 2016
2008 and 2016
2010 and 2016
2012 and 2016
2014 and 2016
Total
2.8
1.7
2.0
1.8
1.9
1.7
-
-
-
-
-
Men
2.8
1.8
2.1
1.9
2.0
1.8
-
-
-
-
-
Women
2.7
1.6
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.6
-
-
-
-
-
Age group (years)
15-24 / 16-24
2.5
1.4
1.6
1.4
1.3
1.2
-
-
-
-
-
25-44
2.9
1.8
2.1
1.9
2.2
1.8
-
-
-
-
-
45-64
2.8
1.7
2.3
2.0
1.9
1.9
-
-
-
-
-
65+
2.6
1.6
1.8
1.9
1.7
1.6
-
-
-
-
-
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
3.1
1.7
2.3
1.9
2.0
1.8
-
-
-
-
-
Pacific
2.5
1.5
1.7
1.4
1.7
1.4
-
-
-
-
-
Asian
2.2
0.8
1.3
1.1
1.0
1.0
-
-
-
-
-
NZ European / Other
2.8
1.8
2.2
1.9
2.0
1.8
-
-
-
-
-
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
2.7
1.8
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.7
-
-
-
-
-
Mid (4-7)
2.8
1.6
2.3
1.9
1.9
1.7
-
-
-
-
-
Most (8-10)
2.8
1.7
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.5
-
-
-
-
-
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
-
-
2.4
2.6
2.5
2.3
-
-
-
-
-
Low-risk gambler
-
-
3.2
3.8
3.5
3.2
-
-
-
-
-
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
-
-
4.1
3.7
6.2
4.4
-
-
-
-
-
Unadjusted mean
Statistical significance of difference between years (
p
value)
Population group
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2006 and 2014
2008 and 2014
2010 and 2014
2012 and 2014
Total
2.8
1.7
2.0
1.8
1.9
-
-
-
-
Men
2.8
1.8
2.1
1.9
2.0
-
-
-
-
Women
2.7
1.6
2.0
1.8
1.8
-
-
-
-
Age group (years)
15-24 / 16-24
2.5
1.4
1.6
1.4
1.3
-
-
-
-
25-44
2.9
1.8
2.1
1.9
2.2
-
-
-
-
45-64
2.8
1.7
2.3
2.0
1.9
-
-
-
-
65+
2.6
1.6
1.8
1.9
1.7
-
-
-
-
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
3.1
1.7
2.3
1.9
2.0
-
-
-
-
Pacific
2.5
1.5
1.7
1.4
1.7
-
-
-
-
Asian
2.2
0.8
1.3
1.1
1.0
-
-
-
-
NZ European / Other
2.8
1.8
2.2
1.9
2.0
-
-
-
-
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
2.7
1.8
1.9
1.9
1.9
-
-
-
-
Mid (4-7)
2.8
1.6
2.3
1.9
1.9
-
-
-
-
Most (8-10)
2.8
1.7
1.9
1.8
1.7
-
-
-
-
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
-
-
2.4
2.6
2.5
-
-
-
-
Low-risk gambler
-
-
3.2
3.8
3.5
-
-
-
-
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
-
-
4.1
3.7
6.2
-
-
-
-
Unadjusted mean
Statistical significance of difference between years (
p
value)
Population group
2006
2008
2010
2012
2006 and 2012
2008 and 2012
2010 and 2012
Total
2.8
1.7
2.0
1.8
-
-
-
Men
2.8
1.8
2.1
1.9
-
-
-
Women
2.7
1.6
2.0
1.8
-
-
-
Age group (years)
15-24 / 16-24
2.5
1.4
1.6
1.4
-
-
-
25-44
2.9
1.8
2.1
1.9
-
-
-
45-64
2.8
1.7
2.3
2.0
-
-
-
65+
2.6
1.6
1.8
1.9
-
-
-
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
3.1
1.7
2.3
1.9
-
-
-
Pacific
2.5
1.5
1.7
1.4
-
-
-
Asian
2.2
0.8
1.3
1.1
-
-
-
NZ European / Other
2.8
1.8
2.2
1.9
-
-
-
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
2.7
1.8
1.9
1.9
-
-
-
Mid (4-7)
2.8
1.6
2.3
1.9
-
-
-
Most (8-10)
2.8
1.7
1.9
1.8
-
-
-
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
-
-
2.4
2.6
-
-
-
Low-risk gambler
-
-
3.2
3.8
-
-
-
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
-
-
4.1
3.7
-
-
-
Unadjusted mean
Statistical significance of difference between years (
p
value)
Population group
2006
2008
2010
2006 and 2010
2008 and 2010
Total
2.8
1.7
2.0
-
-
Men
2.8
1.8
2.1
-
-
Women
2.7
1.6
2.0
-
-
Age group (years)
15-24 / 16-24
2.5
1.4
1.6
-
-
25-44
2.9
1.8
2.1
-
-
45-64
2.8
1.7
2.3
-
-
65+
2.6
1.6
1.8
-
-
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
3.1
1.7
2.3
-
-
Pacific
2.5
1.5
1.7
-
-
Asian
2.2
0.8
1.3
-
-
NZ European / Other
2.8
1.8
2.2
-
-
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
2.7
1.8
1.9
-
-
Mid (4-7)
2.8
1.6
2.3
-
-
Most (8-10)
2.8
1.7
1.9
-
-
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
-
-
2.4
-
-
Low-risk gambler
-
-
3.2
-
-
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
-
-
4.1
-
-
Unadjusted mean
Statistical significance of difference between years (
p
value)
Population group
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2006 and 2008
Total
2.8
1.7
2.0
1.8
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.5
-
Men
2.8
1.8
2.1
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.6
-
Women
2.7
1.6
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.6
1.6
1.5
-
Age group (years)
15-24 / 16-24
2.5
1.4
1.6
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
-
25-44
2.9
1.8
2.1
1.9
2.2
1.8
1.7
1.6
-
45-64
2.8
1.7
2.3
2.0
1.9
1.9
1.7
1.7
-
65+
2.6
1.6
1.8
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.7
1.6
-
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
3.1
1.7
2.3
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.8
-
Pacific
2.5
1.5
1.7
1.4
1.7
1.4
1.4
1.3
-
Asian
2.2
0.8
1.3
1.1
1.0
1.0
0.7
0.9
-
NZ European / Other
2.8
1.8
2.2
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.7
-
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
2.7
1.8
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.7
-
Mid (4-7)
2.8
1.6
2.3
1.9
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.6
-
Most (8-10)
2.8
1.7
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.5
1.6
1.4
-
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
-
-
2.4
2.6
2.5
2.3
2.3
2.1
-
Low-risk gambler
-
-
3.2
3.8
3.5
3.2
3.1
3.4
-
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
-
-
4.1
3.7
6.2
4.4
4.0
3.8
-
Unadjusted mean
Population group
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
Total
2.8
1.7
2.0
1.8
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.5
Men
2.8
1.8
2.1
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.6
Women
2.7
1.6
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.6
1.6
1.5
Age group (years)
15-24 / 16-24
2.5
1.4
1.6
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
25-44
2.9
1.8
2.1
1.9
2.2
1.8
1.7
1.6
45-64
2.8
1.7
2.3
2.0
1.9
1.9
1.7
1.7
65+
2.6
1.6
1.8
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.7
1.6
Ethnicity (total)
Māori
3.1
1.7
2.3
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.8
Pacific
2.5
1.5
1.7
1.4
1.7
1.4
1.4
1.3
Asian
2.2
0.8
1.3
1.1
1.0
1.0
0.7
0.9
NZ European / Other
2.8
1.8
2.2
1.9
2.0
1.8
1.8
1.7
Neighbourhood deprivation
Least (1-3)
2.7
1.8
1.9
1.9
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.7
Mid (4-7)
2.8
1.6
2.3
1.9
1.9
1.7
1.6
1.6
Most (8-10)
2.8
1.7
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.5
1.6
1.4
Problem gambling severity
Non-problem gambler
-
-
2.4
2.6
2.5
2.3
2.3
2.1
Low-risk gambler
-
-
3.2
3.8
3.5
3.2
3.1
3.4
Moderate-risk or problem gambler
-
-
4.1
3.7
6.2
4.4
4.0
3.8
Source:
Health and Lifestyles Survey
Notes:
Total response measure of ethnicity was used. People who reported belonging to more than one ethnic group are counted once in each group they reported.
Dashes indicate that the data is not available.
Indicator definition
Average number of gambling activities participated in past 12 months.
This is the sum of different gambling activities. For example, if a respondent said they bought an Instant Kiwi ticket and played pokies at a pub / club they participated in two gambling activities. Note that over time more kinds of gambling activities have become available; also as activities become more common, they are more likely to be asked about in a separate question in the HLS.
Interpretation notes
Change in response rate
Lower response rates in 2018 than in 2016 and 2020 among young (15 to 24 years) male Māori, young male NZ European/Other, young female Asian, and older (55+ years) male Asian respondents mean that comparisons of 2018 data with 2016 and 2020 should be made with caution. We recommend focusing on longer-term trends where possible.
Impacts of Covid
Interviewing for the 2020 Health and Lifestyles Survey was delayed for five months due to the COVID-19 lockdown. Interviewing was then suspended twice in the Auckland region in response to the alert level being raised to level 3. At all other times, interviewing took place at alert levels 1 and 2 with additional COVID-19 precautions in place. It is unclear what impact the delays to the survey and the pandemic response have had on the data. No adjustments have been made to account for the impacts of these delays and the pandemic response.
