People granted Essential Skills work visas for employment in the Auckland Region, New Zealand
Year ended June 2006–2017
| Year ended June | Number of people granted Essential Skills work visas |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 9,225 |
| 2007 | 9,860 |
| 2008 | 10,585 |
| 2009 | 10,191 |
| 2010 | 7,873 |
| 2011 | 8,094 |
| 2012 | 7,016 |
| 2013 | 6,639 |
| 2014 | 7,580 |
| 2015 | 8,668 |
| 2016 | 11,249 |
| 2017 | 11,965 |