1. MigrationNew Zealand

   New Zealand: the Stats NZ 2004 projection expected net migration of +195k for 2005–2026; the outcome was +630k

   9 projections of Stats NZ against the facts over the years each has covered (sums over those years): the outcome above the projection in 8 of 9. The largest miss: Stats NZ 2004 expected +195k for 2005–2026; the outcome was +630k. The office will revise the latest facts again.

   Source: National statistical offices: projections and actual dataOpen on the chart →

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