Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male in New Zealand
New Zealand: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students … male was 2,394 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,394
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
139th
of 235 countries
All-time high
7,459
in 2002
All-time low
0
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
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 … male 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% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 2,394 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,635, 91% of the median. (83 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 2,394 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,289, 1.9× the median. (37 countries reporting)
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
- 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 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