Migrant populations in New Zealand
New Zealand: Migrant populations was 1.47 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
1.47 million
World rank
46th
of 228 countries
All-time high
1.47 million
in 2024
All-time low
526,369
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in New Zealand, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in New Zealand is 1.47 million, measured 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, migrant populations in New Zealand peaked at 1.47 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 526,369, in 1990.
New Zealand ranks 46th of 228 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Migrant populations 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% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 1.47 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 4.4× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 1.47 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51,446, 28.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More population data for New Zealand
- 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)
- Population growth rate -0.077 (2100)
- Population density 22.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 256,010 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in New Zealand?
- Migrant populations in New Zealand was 1.47 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 1.47 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 526,369 in 1990.
- How does New Zealand rank for migrant populations?
- New Zealand ranks 46th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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