Airbnb's Head of Public Policy for Australia Derek Nolan said he was pleased to see more than 90 per cent of Airbnb hosts in Tasmania complied with the new rules by early December, ensuring they could stay on the platform.

"A small percentage of hosts did not meet the deadline," Mr Nolan said.

"However, of the listings removed, the vast majority - about two-thirds - recorded just two or fewer bookings over the past 12 months."

Mr Nolan said the data reinforced short-term rentals made a big, critical contribution to the economy and represented a tiny fraction of the housing market.

"The information provided will help inform the ongoing conversation around housing affordability, which must also take into account the major roles played by massive population growth, increased student numbers and the urgent need to unlock new housing supply," he said.

About two-thirds of Airbnb hosts claimed an exemption meaning they are using their primary residence for hosting or their local council has historically granted approval for them to run visitor accommodation such as a bed and breakfast.