Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in New Zealand
New Zealand: Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth was 33.33 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in New Zealand, 2006–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 33.33 % change on previous year for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 277.8% on the previous year and up 600.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in New Zealand peaked at 71.43 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -33.33 % change on previous year, in 2008.
That places New Zealand 52nd out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 40 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 71.43 % change on previous year | +78.6% |
| 2008 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -146.7% |
| 2009 | 12.5 % change on previous year | -137.5% |
| 2010 | 22.22 % change on previous year | +77.8% |
| 2011 | 18.18 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2012 | 46.15 % change on previous year | +153.8% |
| 2013 | -21.05 % change on previous year | -145.6% |
| 2014 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -68.3% |
| 2015 | 14.29 % change on previous year | -314.3% |
| 2016 | 56.25 % change on previous year | +293.8% |
| 2017 | 36 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 2.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | -5.71 % change on previous year | -294.3% |
| 2022 | 45.45 % change on previous year | -895.5% |
| 2023 | -18.75 % change on previous year | -141.3% |
| 2024 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -277.8% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 33.33 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 29.56 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 33.33 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.51 % change on previous year, 7.4× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.65 % change on previous year | -33.33 % change on previous year | 71.43 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 16.54 % change on previous year | -21.05 % change on previous year | 56.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.45 % change on previous year | -18.75 % change on previous year | 45.45 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 49 Trinidad and Tobago 35.04 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Tanzania 34.65 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Brazil 33.54 % change on previous year compare
- 53 South Korea 32.71 % change on previous year compare
- 54 Kuwait 32.65 % change on previous year compare
- 55 Bolivia 30.77 % change on previous year compare
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)
- 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 refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in New Zealand?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in New Zealand was 33.33 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 71.43 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -33.33 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does New Zealand rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth?
- New Zealand ranks 52nd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 600.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Refugees by country of origin UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.