Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in New Zealand

New Zealand: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in was 4 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
4
Change on year
down 33.3%
World rank
121st
of 210 countries
All-time high
18
in 2011
All-time low
1
in 1998
Years of data
18
1998–2023

Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in in New Zealand, 1998–2023

051015201998201020231998: 11999: 12008: 22009: 72010: 132011: 182012: 162013: 142014: 132015: 142016: 102017: 102018: 102019: 22020: 32021: 42022: 62023: 4

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 students studying in in New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number) in New Zealand, 1998 to 2023.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 121 Guyana 4 compare
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  5. 121 Singapore 4 compare
  6. 121 Slovakia 4 compare
  7. 121 Tajikistan 4 compare
  8. 121 Viet Nam 4 compare

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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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Indicator
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in sub-Saharan Africa, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
431 places, 9,802 data points, 1996–2023
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release