International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region in New Zealand
New Zealand: International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region was 48,815 Persons in 2021. ▲ Rising
International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region in New Zealand, 1991–2021
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
In 2021, international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region in New Zealand stood at 48,815 Persons.
The figure is down 11.7% on the previous year and down 42.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region in New Zealand peaked at 131,566 Persons in 2017 and was at its lowest, 48,144 Persons, in 1992.
New Zealand ranks 17th of 22 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 31 years of available data.
International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 50,578 Persons | — |
| 1992 | 48,144 Persons | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 55,081 Persons | +14.4% |
| 1994 | 64,382 Persons | +16.9% |
| 1995 | 77,563 Persons | +20.5% |
| 1996 | 79,005 Persons | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 67,636 Persons | -14.4% |
| 1998 | 58,220 Persons | -13.9% |
| 1999 | 59,743 Persons | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 62,994 Persons | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 81,094 Persons | +28.7% |
| 2002 | 95,951 Persons | +18.3% |
| 2003 | 92,660 Persons | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 80,479 Persons | -13.1% |
| 2005 | 78,963 Persons | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 82,732 Persons | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 82,572 Persons | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 87,463 Persons | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 86,410 Persons | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 82,469 Persons | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 84,187 Persons | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 85,255 Persons | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 93,965 Persons | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 109,317 Persons | +16.3% |
| 2015 | 121,937 Persons | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 127,305 Persons | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 131,566 Persons | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 122,010 Persons | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 110,473 Persons | -9.5% |
| 2020 | 55,278 Persons | -50.0% |
| 2021 | 48,815 Persons | -11.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62,261 Persons | 48,144 Persons | 79,005 Persons | 9 |
| 2000s | 83,132 Persons | 62,994 Persons | 95,951 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 106,848 Persons | 82,469 Persons | 131,566 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 52,046 Persons | 48,815 Persons | 55,278 Persons | 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 migration flows - regions — new residents in the region in New Zealand?
- International migration flows - regions — new residents in the region in New Zealand was 48,815 Persons in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 131,566 Persons in 2017.
- What is the lowest international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 48,144 Persons in 1992.
- How does New Zealand rank for international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region?
- New Zealand ranks 17th out of 22 countries with data for 2021.
- Is international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region coming from another country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides indicators on annual international population migration flows to and from sub-national regions, in large regions (TL2) and small regions (TL3). Data source Data is collected via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Use of data on small regions When demographic data are analysed along with economic data using the TL3 level, it is advisable to aggregate data at the metropolitan region level when several TL3 regions are associated to the same metropolitan region. Metropolitan regions combine TL3 regions when 50% or more of the regional population live in a functionnal urban areas above 250 000 inhabitants. This approach corrects the distortions created by commuting, see the list of OECD metropolitan regions (xlsx) and the EU methodology (link). Territorial typologies Small TL3 regions are categorized based on shared characteristics into regional typologies. See the demographic indicators aggregated by territorial typology at country level on the access to City typology (link) and by urban-rural typology (link). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.