Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in New Zealand
New Zealand: Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum was 68.26 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in New Zealand, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in New Zealand is 68.26, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 92.0% on the previous year and up 1,186.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in New Zealand peaked at 68.26 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.65, in 2008.
That places New Zealand 59th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 60.58 | — |
| 2001 | 49.26 | -18.7% |
| 2002 | 33.41 | -32.2% |
| 2003 | 25.33 | -24.2% |
| 2004 | 17.63 | -30.4% |
| 2005 | 8.95 | -49.2% |
| 2006 | 5.19 | -42.0% |
| 2007 | 3.53 | -32.0% |
| 2008 | 2.65 | -24.8% |
| 2009 | 4.72 | +77.9% |
| 2010 | 3.61 | -23.4% |
| 2011 | 4.59 | +27.0% |
| 2012 | 5.62 | +22.6% |
| 2013 | 6.53 | +16.2% |
| 2014 | 5.31 | -18.8% |
| 2015 | 3.01 | -43.2% |
| 2016 | 6.32 | +109.8% |
| 2017 | 8.12 | +28.5% |
| 2018 | 9.1 | +12.0% |
| 2019 | 11.18 | +22.9% |
| 2020 | 13.63 | +21.9% |
| 2021 | 13.92 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 11.17 | -19.8% |
| 2023 | 35.55 | +218.4% |
| 2024 | 68.26 | +92.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.12 | 2.65 | 60.58 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.34 | 3.01 | 11.18 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.51 | 11.17 | 68.26 | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 56 Finland 78.08 compare
- 57 Uganda 74.19 compare
- 58 Republic of Korea 69.31 compare
- 60 Chile 67.52 compare
- 61 Tanzania, United Republic of 60.19 compare
- 62 United Arab Emirates 56.74 compare
More reference data data for New Zealand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0459 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 42.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 47.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2499 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in New Zealand?
- Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in New Zealand was 68.26 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 68.26 in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.65 in 2008.
- How does New Zealand rank for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum?
- New Zealand ranks 59th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,186.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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