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New Zealand: International migrant stock (% of population)

In , New Zealand's International migrant stock (% of population) was 28.20.

That's up 6.4% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . New Zealand ranks #34 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (1990–2024)

New Zealand International migrant stock (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
28.20
Trough
15.50

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock (% of population)
28.2000
26.5000
24.5000
22.0000
20.7000
17.8000
16.2000
15.5000

About International migrant stock (% of population)

International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.

Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was New Zealand's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's International migrant stock (% of population) was 28.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
New Zealand's International migrant stock (% of population) rose 6.4% from 2020 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #34 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does New Zealand's International migrant stock (% of population) compare to the world average?
The global average for International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024 was 13.42, so New Zealand is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 37.
What is International migrant stock (% of population) and how is it measured?
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.