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🇳🇿 New Zealand
Population: 5,324,700 in 2025 for New Zealand (Oceania), position 122 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – New Zealand: $49,591 /inh. (2025), ranking 32 out of 211. Economic growth is 0.5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.8 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – New Zealand, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Absence of corruption in the judiciary (1/173).
Weaknesses – New Zealand, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): GDP growth (189/211), Obesity among adult men (168/196), GDP per capita growth (179/211).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: New Zealand has $49,591 /inh., above the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
- Unemployment: New Zealand has 5.1 %, close to the regional median (Oceania: 5.1 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): New Zealand has 2.8 %, above the regional median (Oceania: 2.5 %).
- GDP growth: New Zealand has 0.5 %, below the regional median (Oceania: 2.8 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $40,731 /inh. | 2021 | 19 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $46,630 /inh. | 2025 | 31 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $49,591 /inh. | 2025 | 32 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $57,350 /inh. | 2025 | 41 of 201 |
| GDP | $264.1B | 2025 | 53 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $305.4B | 2025 | 69 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 1.5 % | 2021 | 107 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | -0.2 % | 2025 | 179 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 0.5 % | 2025 | 189 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 99.6 % | 2025 | 26 of 164 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $5.14 | 2026 | 31 of 55 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.8 % | 2025 | 91 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3.6 % | 2025 | 118 of 210 |
| Real interest rate | -3.5 % | 2025 | 135 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 0 % | 2025 | 146 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 1.72 LCU/$ | 2025 | 151 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 70.4 % | 2025 | 26 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 66.8 % | 2025 | 29 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 74.6 % | 2025 | 37 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 19.9 % | 2025 | 80 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 5.1 % | 2025 | 91 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 14.4 % | 2025 | 105 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 5.4 % | 2025 | 127 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 18.4 % | 2025 | 128 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $19.3B | 2025 | 53 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 13 % | 2024 | 57 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $46.7B | 2025 | 60 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -3.5 % | 2025 | 125 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 24.7 % | 2024 | 133 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 50.7 % | 2024 | 149 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 26 % | 2024 | 156 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $11B | 2018 | 21 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $3.4B | 2025 | 56 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 996,000 arr. | 2020 | 98 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 1.3 % | 2025 | 131 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.2 % | 2022 | 169 of 196 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 56.7 % | 2024 | 3 of 159 |
| Tax revenue | 29.5 % | 2024 | 4 of 161 |
| Research and development spending | 1.5 % | 2023 | 28 of 155 |
| Central government spending | 35.5 % | 2022 | 32 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 21.1 % | 2024 | 50 of 187 |
| Central government debt | 52 % | 2024 | 56 of 109 |
| Budget balance | -2.3 % | 2024 | 81 of 158 |
| Military spending | 1.1 % | 2025 | 115 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 143.4 % | 2025 | 8 of 184 |
| Stock market capitalization | 39.1 % | 2025 | 47 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $28.2B | 2025 | 61 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 3.9 months | 2025 | 104 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 68.2 % | 2023 | 40 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 23.1 % | 2024 | 95 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 18.9 % | 2024 | 109 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 % | 2023 | 118 of 203 |
| Household final consumption | 57 % | 2024 | 118 of 189 |
| Manufacturing | 8.3 % | 2023 | 122 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 19.4 % | 2023 | 133 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Urban population | 84 % | 2025 | 46 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 17.6 % | 2025 | 52 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 96.2 % | 2024 | 61 of 145 |
| Median age of the population | 37.3 yrs | 2023 | 76 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.3 per 100 girls | 2024 | 90 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 97 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.7 % | 2025 | 97 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.5 % | 2025 | 106 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 55 per 100 | 2025 | 108 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.3 % | 2025 | 117 of 213 |
| Population | 5,324,700 inhab. | 2025 | 122 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 17.9 % | 2025 | 141 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male life expectancy at birth | 80.4 yrs | 2024 | 28 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 82 yrs | 2024 | 34 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 68 yrs | 2023 | 36 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 4.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 36 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 38 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 83.7 yrs | 2024 | 39 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 9.6 per 100,000 | 2019 | 63 of 188 |
| Male suicide rate | 19.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 109 of 183 |
| Death rate | 7.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 110 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 13 per 100,000 | 2023 | 114 of 183 |
| Population growth | 0.65 % | 2025 | 122 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 11 per 1,000 | 2024 | 134 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.57 children/woman | 2024 | 135 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 148 of 183 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic sanitation | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 12.3 per 1,000 | 2023 | 12 of 196 |
| Health expenditure | 10.1 % | 2024 | 26 of 191 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 12.7 % | 2024 | 39 of 191 |
| Physicians | 3.61 per 1,000 | 2022 | 42 of 193 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 8 per 100,000 | 2024 | 48 of 206 |
| Hospital beds | 2.5 per 1,000 | 2023 | 85 of 190 |
| Measles vaccination | 89 % | 2024 | 103 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among men | 10.3 % | 2024 | 10 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 28.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 17 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 164.9 cm | 2014 | 25 of 198 |
| Tobacco use | 9.3 % | 2024 | 30 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 177.7 cm | 2014 | 30 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 28 kg/m² | 2016 | 38 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 8.9 L/person | 2024 | 47 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 6.7 % | 2024 | 54 of 207 |
| Tobacco use among women | 8.4 % | 2024 | 92 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 35.7 % | 2024 | 137 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 34 % | 2024 | 156 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 32.3 % | 2024 | 168 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.81 | 2003 | 5 of 204 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 51.4 % | 2020 | 10 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 2.8 % | 2020 | 19 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 1.2 % | 2020 | 25 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.1 % | 2020 | 25 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 28.2 % | 2024 | 32 of 212 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 2.9 % | 2020 | 39 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 29.6 % | 2022 | 60 of 80 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 16.8 % | 2022 | 89 of 112 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.4 | 2003 | 106 of 205 |
| Importance of religion in life | 27.6 % | 2022 | 108 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 1.4 % | 2020 | 115 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 40.3 % | 2020 | 123 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.17 | 2003 | 136 of 203 |
| Majority religion | No religious affiliation (over 50%) | 2020 | 10 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 15,134 km | 2026 | 10 of 227 |
| Total area | 267,710 km² | 2024 | 74 of 212 |
| Land area | 263,310 km² | 2024 | 74 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Population density | 20.1 inh./km² | 2024 | 182 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -44 ° | 2026 | 228 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable fresh water per person | 64,349 m³/inh. | 2022 | 9 of 181 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,732 mm | 2022 | 45 of 180 |
| Highest point | 3,724 m | 2026 | 47 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 388 m | 2026 | 95 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 3.3 % | 2015 | 112 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 33.4 % | 2025 | 30 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 38.9 % | 2024 | 83 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 36.8 % | 2024 | 104 of 207 |
| Arable land | 2 % | 2024 | 168 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.95 | 2025 | 9 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.85 | 2025 | 13 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.79 | 2025 | 14 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.73 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.58 | 2025 | 18 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.87 | 2025 | 47 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.66 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private civil liberties index | 0.94 | 2025 | 4 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.99 | 2025 | 5 of 174 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.95 | 2025 | 8 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.97 | 2025 | 13 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.93 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.93 | 2025 | 20 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.89 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.96 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.85 | 2025 | 39 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 3.74 | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.85 | 2025 | 2 of 203 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.98 | 2025 | 4 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 83 pts | 2024 | 4 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.99 | 2025 | 5 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.01 | 2025 | 5 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.61 | 2025 | 5 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.87 | 2025 | 7 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.89 | 2025 | 8 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.66 | 2025 | 9 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.18 | 2025 | 29 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 45.5 % | 2025 | 12 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 35 % | 2025 | 39 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,893 | 2025 | 189 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | Four areas covered | 2025 | 11 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 90 /100 | 2025 | 14 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 75 /100 | 2025 | 81 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 75 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 10.6 pts | 2025 | 41 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible by simple declaration | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Sexual orientation and gender identity covered | 2025 | 46 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 21 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.5 per 100,000 | 2022 | 65 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 20 wks | 2026 | 6 of 61 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 71.6 % | 1995 | 13 of 181 |
| Maternal mortality | 7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 34 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 10.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 61 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 96.5 % | 2019 | 123 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 100 % | 2023 | 1 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $2,427 | 2024 | 9 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $2,673 | 2024 | 9 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 10 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 18.6 % | 2020 | 59 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 18.9 % | 2020 | 60 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.1 /10 | 2024 | 66 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 20 yrs | 2026 | 17 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 3 yrs | 2026 | 143 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 5 yrs | 2025 | 184 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in New Zealand?
New Zealand has about 5,324,700 inhabitants (2025), ranking 122 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of New Zealand?
GDP per capita is $49,591 /inh. (2025): New Zealand ranks 32 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in New Zealand?
Annual inflation is 2.8 % (2025); New Zealand ranks 91 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in New Zealand?
The unemployment rate is 5.1 % (2025); New Zealand ranks 91 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does New Zealand stand in its region (Oceania)?
GDP per capita: New Zealand has $49,591 /inh., above the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
Where do the figures on New Zealand come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.