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# New Zealand is one of the top destinations for immigrants in the OECD
- URL: https://goodoil.news/new-zealand-is-one-of-the-top-destinations-for-immigrants-in-the-oecd/
- Published: 2025-01-03T10:12:50.000Z
- Updated: 2025-01-03T18:16:55.000Z
- Description: This shift aligns with New Zealand’s growing reliance on immigration.
- Author: Centrist
- Tags: News

Summarised by [Centrist](http://centrist.nz/?ref=goodoil.news)

**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.

![New Zealand is one of the top destinations for immigrants in the OECD - Centrist](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfAOS5YwZJNywE8aOrL2NOBKj3_9x4QJ87DBL77HXLrIHiXP_K43vJo7UXc0jmQPgNqpErhqMJO0fc56NmOoNOEPdIebU3aAE-7VtbXE2YgTtd9-4XWAVP-CXCczETWRxfYorEbkg?key=kWg7ChiDOTyDYdRhrtJ9D1FE "New Zealand is one of the top destinations for immigrants in the OECD 1")

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