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flag New Zealand's net migration dropped to 10,600 in August 2025, its lowest since 2013, due to fewer arrivals and more departures.

flag New Zealand's net migration fell to 10,600 for the year ending August 2025, a sharp drop from 51,600 the previous year, driven by a 16% decline in migrant arrivals to 138,600 and a 13% rise in departures to 127,900. flag This marks the lowest annual net gain since 2013, excluding pandemic years, with a record net loss of 47,900 New Zealand citizens in August 2025. flag Despite a monthly net gain of 1,600, migration-driven population growth remains low, averaging under 1,000 per month. flag The largest arrivals were from India, China, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, while departures were led by New Zealand citizens.

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