Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in New Zealand
New Zealand: Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the was 647 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
647
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
37th
of 235 countries
All-time high
5,512
in 2002
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in New Zealand, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 647 for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in 2023.
That represents a change of up 6.2% on the previous year and down 55.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in New Zealand peaked at 5,512 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places New Zealand 37th out of 235 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.
Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 4,036 | — |
| 1998 | 4,036 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4,164 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 4,288 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 4,900 | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 5,512 | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 4,978 | -9.7% |
| 2004 | 4,542 | -8.8% |
| 2005 | 1,782 | -60.8% |
| 2006 | 2,021 | +13.4% |
| 2007 | 2,033 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 2,112 | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 2,420 | +14.6% |
| 2010 | 2,527 | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 2,856 | +13.0% |
| 2012 | 1,518 | -46.8% |
| 2013 | 1,452 | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 1,233 | -15.1% |
| 2015 | 1,223 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 1,243 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 726 | -41.6% |
| 2018 | 703 | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 771 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 630 | -18.3% |
| 2021 | 595 | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 609 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 647 | +6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,224 | 0 | 4,164 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,459 | 1,782 | 5,512 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,425 | 703 | 2,856 | 10 |
| 2020s | 620.25 | 595 | 647 | 4 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More education data for New Zealand
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0724 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 186,396 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in New Zealand?
- Outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the in New Zealand was 647 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 5,512 in 2002.
- What is the lowest outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does New Zealand rank for outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the?
- New Zealand ranks 37th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in the rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.4%. 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 the Pacific, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release