New Zealand Immigration Statistics

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand Immigration Data

~95,000
AEWV Visa Holders (2023 est.)
Source: MBIE / INZ
6 points system
Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)
Source: INZ
NZD 29.66/hr
Median Income Threshold (AEWV)
Source: INZ
~40,000
Resident Visa Approvals (YTD est.)
Source: INZ
Last updated: 2024-06All statistics from official government sources

About These Statistics

  • โ†’New Zealand uses the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) as the primary work-to-residence pathway.
  • โ†’The median income threshold for AEWV is reviewed annually.
  • โ†’The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) uses a points-based Expression of Interest (EOI) system.

Data Sources

All statistics on this page are sourced from official government publications. Primary sources include:

  • New Zealand โ€” immigration authority website
  • Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
  • New Zealand Immigration (INZ / MBIE)
  • UK Home Office / Office for National Statistics (ONS)
  • US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) / Department of State (DOS)

Data is updated periodically. For the most current figures, visit the official government websites.

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