New internal displacements in New Zealand
New Zealand: New internal displacements was 530 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
New internal displacements in New Zealand, 2010–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in New Zealand is 530, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 68.7% on the previous year and up 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in New Zealand peaked at 13,584 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 210, in 2013.
That places New Zealand 119th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 250 | — |
| 2011 | 2,300 | +820.0% |
| 2012 | 450 | -80.4% |
| 2013 | 210 | -53.3% |
| 2015 | 440 | +109.5% |
| 2016 | 1,789 | +306.6% |
| 2017 | 6,250 | +249.4% |
| 2018 | 989 | -84.2% |
| 2019 | 1,298 | +31.2% |
| 2020 | 4,981 | +283.7% |
| 2021 | 4,363 | -12.4% |
| 2022 | 2,755 | -36.9% |
| 2023 | 13,584 | +393.1% |
| 2024 | 1,693 | -87.5% |
| 2025 | 530 | -68.7% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 530 is below the median for high income countries, which is 790, 67% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 530 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,429, 15% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,553 | 210 | 6,250 | 9 |
| 2020s | 4,651 | 530 | 13,584 | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More population data for New Zealand
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,949 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0739 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0744 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 256,010 people (2100)
- Population density 22.07 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.191 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in New Zealand?
- New internal displacements in New Zealand was 530 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 13,584 in 2023.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 210 in 2013.
- How does New Zealand rank for new internal displacements?
- New Zealand ranks 119th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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