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Values have been rounded.
Includes number of people directly and indirectly employed in the tourism industry.
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Total tourism sector employment New Zealand 2015-2024
In 2024, the total number of people employed in the tourism sector in New Zealand amounted to approximately ** people. This marked an increase from the previous year, in which around ** people were working in New Zealand's tourism sector.
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