Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in New Zealand
New Zealand: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 2,394 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in New Zealand, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 2,394 for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 16.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in New Zealand peaked at 7,459 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
That places New Zealand 139th out of 235 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.
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying 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 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 5,684 | — |
| 1999 | 5,880 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 6,122 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 6,774 | +10.7% |
| 2002 | 7,459 | +10.1% |
| 2003 | 6,948 | -6.9% |
| 2004 | 6,577 | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 3,881 | -41.0% |
| 2006 | 4,157 | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 4,260 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 4,220 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 4,614 | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 4,794 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 5,270 | +9.9% |
| 2012 | 2,956 | -43.9% |
| 2013 | 2,869 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 2,706 | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 2,774 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 2,937 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 2,553 | -13.1% |
| 2018 | 2,746 | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 2,918 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 2,671 | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 2,279 | -14.7% |
| 2022 | 2,405 | +5.5% |
| 2023 | 2,394 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,156 | 0 | 5,880 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,501 | 3,881 | 7,459 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,252 | 2,553 | 5,270 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,437 | 2,279 | 2,671 | 4 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 136 North Macedonia 2,504 compare
- 137 Dominican Republic 2,487 compare
- 138 Burundi 2,434 compare
- 140 Cuba 2,380 compare
- 141 Costa Rica 2,349 compare
- 142 Montenegro 2,181 compare
More education data for New Zealand
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 26,597 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 17.9% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 5 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 96.69 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 96.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in New Zealand?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in New Zealand was 2,394 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 7,459 in 2002.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does New Zealand rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- New Zealand ranks 139th out of 235 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.6%. 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 Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, male (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release