East Asia & Pacific

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Real-time economic and demographic statistics for New Zealand

GDP

#55

of 214

Population

#121

of 217

GDP per Capita

#34

of 214

GDP Growth

#202

of 214

Share of World

0.23%

of world GDP

Income Level

High income

New Zealand GDP
-0.13%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

New Zealand GDP (2015–2024)

-0.13%annual growth

Demographics
5.3M

Population

+1.78%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Economics
$48,747

GDP per Capita

+0.19%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Economics
-0.13%

GDP Growth Rate

-1.52ppannual change

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Labor Market
4.87%

Unemployment Rate

+1.14ppannual change
Economics
+2.92%

Inflation Rate

-2.81ppannual change

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Zealand's GDP?
New Zealand's GDP is approximately $260.2 billion (2024, representing 0.2% of world GDP), making it the #55 largest economy out of 214 countries. Data sourced from the World Bank.
What is New Zealand's population?
New Zealand has a population of approximately 5.3M — the #121 most populous country in the world. Population data is collected annually by the World Bank from national statistical agencies.
What is New Zealand's GDP per capita?
New Zealand's GDP per capita is approximately $48,747, ranking #34 globally. This metric reflects average economic output per person and is a key indicator of living standards.
How fast is New Zealand's economy growing?
New Zealand's economy is currently contracting at approximately 0.1% per year, ranking #202 globally by GDP growth rate. Data sourced from the World Bank.
What region is New Zealand in?
New Zealand is located in the East Asia & Pacific region and is classified as a high income economy by the World Bank. This classification is based on gross national income (GNI) per capita.