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New Zealand: International migrant stock, total

In , New Zealand's International migrant stock, total was 1.47 million.

That's up 9.2% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,405,864.25 . New Zealand ranks #46 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 37.

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

Trend (1990–2024)

New Zealand International migrant stock, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
1.47M
Trough
526,369.00

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock, total
1.468M
1.344M
1.132M
956,982.0000
855,017.0000
685,966.0000
594,911.0000
526,369.0000

About International migrant stock, total

International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.

Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was New Zealand's International migrant stock, total in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's International migrant stock, total was 1.47 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's International migrant stock, total rising or falling?
New Zealand's International migrant stock, total rose 9.2% from 2020 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on International migrant stock, total?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #46 out of 215 countries reporting International migrant stock, total.
How does New Zealand's International migrant stock, total compare to the world average?
The global average for International migrant stock, total in 2024 was 1.41 million, so New Zealand is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 37.
What is International migrant stock, total and how is it measured?
International migrant stock, total is the number 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), CC BY 4.0.