People granted Essential Skills work visas for employment in the Southland Region, New Zealand
Year ended June 2006–2017
| Year ended June | Number of people granted Essential Skills work visas |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 377 |
| 2007 | 562 |
| 2008 | 778 |
| 2009 | 790 |
| 2010 | 624 |
| 2011 | 721 |
| 2012 | 713 |
| 2013 | 737 |
| 2014 | 752 |
| 2015 | 935 |
| 2016 | 1,074 |
| 2017 | 934 |