Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … sub-Saharan Africa both in New Zealand
New Zealand: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … sub-Saharan Africa both was 4 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in New Zealand, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in New Zealand is 4, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 33.3% on the previous year and down 71.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in New Zealand peaked at 18 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1998.
New Zealand ranks 121st of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary … sub-Saharan Africa both in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | — |
| 1999 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2009 | 7 | +250.0% |
| 2010 | 13 | +85.7% |
| 2011 | 18 | +38.5% |
| 2012 | 16 | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 14 | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 13 | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 14 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 10 | -28.6% |
| 2017 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2 | -80.0% |
| 2020 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2021 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 2022 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | -33.3% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 4 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4, 1.0× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 4 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.5, 1.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.25 | 3 | 6 | 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 outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in New Zealand?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in New Zealand was 4 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 18 in 2011.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1998.
- How does New Zealand rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in?
- New Zealand ranks 121st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.4%. 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 Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release