People granted Essential Skills work visas for employment in the Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Year ended June 2006–2017
| Year ended June | Number of people granted Essential Skills work visas |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,234 |
| 2007 | 3,499 |
| 2008 | 4,545 |
| 2009 | 3,567 |
| 2010 | 2,910 |
| 2011 | 2,469 |
| 2012 | 3,335 |
| 2013 | 4,694 |
| 2014 | 6,592 |
| 2015 | 7,166 |
| 2016 | 7,204 |
| 2017 | 5,766 |