Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in New Zealand
New Zealand: Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male was 1.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in New Zealand, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in New Zealand is 1.6%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 40.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in New Zealand peaked at 1.8% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places New Zealand 129th out of 228 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Outbound mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1994 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 1996 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 1.1% | — |
| 2014 | 1.1% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.1% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 1.4% | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 1.6% | +16.1% |
| 2019 | 1.8% | +14.2% |
| 2020 | 1.8% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 1.5% | -18.4% |
| 2022 | 1.7% | +15.8% |
| 2023 | 1.6% | -5.2% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 1.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.4%, 47% of the median. (81 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 1.6% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.1%, 1.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 126 India 1.7% compare
- 127 South Korea 1.6% compare
- 128 Denmark 1.6% compare
- 130 Netherlands 1.5% compare
- 131 Uganda 1.5% compare
- 132 Bangladesh 1.5% compare
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 mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in New Zealand?
- Outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male in New Zealand was 1.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 1.8% in 2019.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does New Zealand rank for outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male?
- New Zealand ranks 129th out of 228 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio to north america and western europe, male rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.8%. 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 mobility ratio to North America and Western Europe, male (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release