International migrants, by country of destination in New Zealand
New Zealand: International migrants, by country of destination was 1.47 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
1.47 million
World rank
46th
of 231 countries
All-time high
1.47 million
in 2024
All-time low
526,369
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in New Zealand, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 1.47 million for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in New Zealand peaked at 1.47 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 526,369, in 1990.
That places New Zealand 46th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 526,369 | — |
| 1995 | 594,911 | +13.0% |
| 2000 | 685,966 | +15.3% |
| 2005 | 855,017 | +24.6% |
| 2010 | 956,982 | +11.9% |
| 2015 | 1.13 million | +18.3% |
| 2020 | 1.34 million | +18.7% |
| 2024 | 1.47 million | +9.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 560,640 | 526,369 | 594,911 | 2 |
| 2000s | 770,492 | 685,966 | 855,017 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.04 million | 956,982 | 1.13 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.41 million | 1.34 million | 1.47 million | 2 |
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0744 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -14.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0744 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0739 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,949 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.628 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.191 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 22.07 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 256,010 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in New Zealand?
- International migrants, by country of destination in New Zealand was 1.47 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 1.47 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 526,369 in 1990.
- How does New Zealand rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- New Zealand ranks 46th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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