Statistics
We gather statistics on how many people come and go from New Zealand, the reason for their visits, and if they come as residents, how well they settle here.
Statistics files for download
Statistics files are either in PDF or CSV format. Open files that are ‘zipped’ (compressed) with a free download for a PC (7Zip) or a Mac (iZip).
Arrivals
A1b - Arrivals by month ZIP 5MB
Ballot system
B1 - Applicants decided by ballot ZIP 353KB
Departures
D1b - All departures by month ZIP 1MB
Education agent approval rates for India
Approval rates for education agents recruiting Indian students
Immigration law/compliance
Overstayers PDF 234KB
Deportations and removals PDF 471KB
Limited purpose
LP1 - Limited purpose applications decided by financial year ZIP 873KB
Recognised Seasonal Employer workers
Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme arrivals PDF 102KB
Refugees
Refugee Quota Arrivals PDF 561KB
Refugee Quota Settlement PDF 574KB
Refugee Family Support Category PDF 501KB
Refugee and Protection Status PDF 559KB
Residence
R1 - Resident decisions by financial year ZIP 3MB
R4 - Occupation and region for SMC/General Skills principal applicants ZIP 5MB
R7 - Resident applications accepted by financial year ZIP 2MB
R8 - Resident applications on hand by month ZIP 2MB
Returning residents
RRV1 - Returning resident's visas ZIP 1MB
Students
S1 - Student applications decided ZIP 3MB
S5 - Students with valid visas or permits ZIP 5MB
S7 - First-time students ZIP 2MB
Visitors
V1 - Visitor applications decided ZIP 3MB
Work
W1 - Work applications decided ZIP 4MB
W3 - Work applications approved by occupation ZIP 14MB