People granted Essential Skills work visas for employment in the Waikato Region, New Zealand
Year ended June 2006–2017
| Year ended June | Number of people granted Essential Skills work visas |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,610 |
| 2007 | 1,673 |
| 2008 | 1,776 |
| 2009 | 1,492 |
| 2010 | 1,100 |
| 2011 | 1,086 |
| 2012 | 1,198 |
| 2013 | 1,195 |
| 2014 | 1,342 |
| 2015 | 1,450 |
| 2016 | 1,513 |
| 2017 | 1,882 |