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In 2026, New Zealand sees net immigration of 16,435 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 1.5 million, about 28% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 1.0 million people arrived. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+16,435
Net migration rate
+3.1 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
1,467,989
Migration flows in New Zealand are relatively modest. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 28% of the population.