Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level in New Zealand
New Zealand: Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level was 2.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level in New Zealand, 1975–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 2.2% for share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level in New Zealand peaked at 12.4% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 1983.
That places New Zealand 180th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 9.0% | — |
| 1980 | 8.5% | -5.9% |
| 1981 | 7.2% | -15.3% |
| 1982 | 5.2% | -27.2% |
| 1983 | 1.8% | -65.9% |
| 1984 | 1.8% | +3.3% |
| 1985 | 2.0% | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 2.1% | +7.8% |
| 1987 | 2.2% | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 2.3% | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 2.6% | +10.8% |
| 1990 | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 2.5% | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 2.6% | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 2.5% | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 2.3% | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 11.9% | +416.4% |
| 2005 | 12.1% | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 12.1% | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 12.3% | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 12.4% | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 12.4% | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 2.1% | -83.1% |
| 2011 | 2.0% | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 1.9% | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 1.8% | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 1.8% | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 1.8% | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 1.9% | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 1.9% | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 1.9% | +3.2% |
| 2021 | 2.0% | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 2.2% | +8.5% |
| 2023 | 2.2% | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 2.2% | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 1 |
| 1980s | 3.6% | 1.8% | 8.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 7 |
| 2000s | 12.2% | 11.9% | 12.4% | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 177 Republic of Moldova 2.7% compare
- 178 Ukraine 2.4% compare
- 179 Bulgaria 2.2% compare
- 181 Romania 2.2% compare
- 182 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2.2% compare
- 183 Cape Verde 2.2% compare
More education data for New Zealand
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level in New Zealand?
- Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level in New Zealand was 2.2% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 12.4% in 2008.
- What is the lowest share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 1983.
- How does New Zealand rank for share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level?
- New Zealand ranks 180th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. 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 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share enrolled in private institutions at the primary education level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Private primary institutions are managed by private entities, such as NGOs, religious groups, or businesses, rather than public authorities, regardless of profit motive.