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All current KiwiSaver data, including monthly data, is available in Excel downloads located on the Datasets for KiwiSaver statistics page. Annual data is due to be uploaded by 30 September.

Datasets for KiwiSaver statistics

Number of individuals opted-out of KiwiSaver as at 30 June

This graph shows the number of individuals who opted-out as at 30 June 2024.

Opt out of KiwiSaver

This graph has one line tracking opt outs. The vertical axis of this graph shows the number of individuals who opted out of KiwiSaver. The horizontal axis shows data from June 2014 to June 2024.

Between June 2014 and June 2024, the number of individuals opted out of KiwiSaver decreased, from 239,243 to 189,519.

Notes:

  • Members who were automatically enrolled have a provisional period of 8 weeks in which they can decide to opt out.
  • New methodology used to calculate opt-outs from 2023
  • From April 2020 KiwiSaver information is reported from a new system.

Frequency of opt-outs per individual as at 30 June

This table shows individuals who opted-out at least once during the financial year
Number of opt-outs Number of individuals Percentage
1 10,806 96.2%
2 405 3.6%
3+ 22 0.2%
Total 11,233 100.0%

Note:

  • All individuals who have opted out at least once during the year ended 30 June 2024.
Last updated: 30 Sep 2024
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