Summarised by Centrist
New Zealand stands out among OECD countries, with 27% of its population being foreign-born, one of the highest shares globally. This places the nation fourth after Luxembourg (50%), Switzerland (31%), and Australia (29%).
New Zealand’s position in the OECD is part of a broader trend in migration, where smaller, high-income countries are attracting large shares of foreign-born residents.
The country’s openness contrasts sharply with more homogenous OECD members like Japan (2%) and Mexico (1%). This shift aligns with New Zealand’s growing reliance on immigration to support its workforce and economy.
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