Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in New Zealand
New Zealand: Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) was 14,856 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in New Zealand, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in New Zealand is 14,856, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 53.7% on the previous year and down 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in New Zealand peaked at 29,827 in 2015 and was at its lowest, -2,818, in 1998.
That places New Zealand 21st out of 131 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | -2,818 | — |
| 1999 | -2,520 | -10.6% |
| 2000 | -2,074 | -17.7% |
| 2001 | -1,289 | -37.8% |
| 2002 | 1,326 | -202.9% |
| 2003 | 6,250 | +371.3% |
| 2004 | 14,035 | +124.6% |
| 2005 | 16,346 | +16.5% |
| 2007 | 12,505 | -23.5% |
| 2008 | 12,183 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 16,316 | +33.9% |
| 2010 | 15,740 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 17,081 | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 19,370 | +13.4% |
| 2013 | 19,850 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 25,361 | +27.8% |
| 2015 | 29,827 | +17.6% |
| 2016 | 26,188 | -12.2% |
| 2017 | 25,106 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 23,959 | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 23,724 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 19,721 | -16.9% |
| 2021 | 12,989 | -34.1% |
| 2022 | 9,669 | -25.6% |
| 2023 | 14,856 | +53.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -2,669 | -2,818 | -2,520 | 2 |
| 2000s | 8,400 | -2,074 | 16,346 | 9 |
| 2010s | 22,621 | 15,740 | 29,827 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,309 | 9,669 | 19,721 | 4 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More education data for New Zealand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 36,426 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,020 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 56,552 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 53,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 562,417 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0724 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in New Zealand?
- Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) in New Zealand was 14,856 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 29,827 in 2015.
- What is the lowest net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -2,818 in 1998.
- How does New Zealand rank for net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound)?
- New Zealand ranks 21st out of 131 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound) rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Net flow of internationally mobile students (inbound - outbound), male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release