International one-day trips in New Zealand
New Zealand: International one-day trips was 137,963 arrivals in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International one-day trips in New Zealand, 1998–2024
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international one-day trips in New Zealand is 137,963 arrivals, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 68.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international one-day trips in New Zealand peaked at 186,000 arrivals in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,950 arrivals, in 2021.
New Zealand ranks 81st of 136 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,500 arrivals | 10,000 arrivals | 11,000 arrivals | 2 |
| 2000s | 32,700 arrivals | 7,000 arrivals | 112,000 arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 120,400 arrivals | 81,000 arrivals | 186,000 arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 72,362 arrivals | 1,950 arrivals | 137,963 arrivals | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is international one-day trips in New Zealand?
- International one-day trips in New Zealand was 137,963 arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest international one-day trips recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 186,000 arrivals in 2019.
- What is the lowest international one-day trips recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,950 arrivals in 2021.
- How does New Zealand rank for international one-day trips?
- New Zealand ranks 81st out of 136 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international one-day trips rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of International one-day trips. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and depart within the same day.