New Zealand

Analyst Library· Aug 2026

WellingtonOceaniaEnglish, Māori, New Zealand Sign LanguageNew Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Official Data — Live Indicators

GDP Growth (annual %)

0.46

· 2025

World Bank Open Data

Inflation (CPI, % annual)

2.84

· 2025

World Bank Open Data

Unemployment Rate (%)

5.08

· 2025

World Bank Open Data

Total Population

5.3M

· 2025

World Bank Open Data

GDP per Capita (US$)

49,591.04

· 2025

World Bank Open Data

Fetched from official statistical APIs (World Bank, OECD) — no AI estimation.

Overview

New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of two main landmasses—the North Island and the South Island—and over 700 smaller islands. It is known for its stunning natural landscapes, including mountains, glaciers, and active volcanoes, and its unique biodiversity. A constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy, New Zealand is a developed country that ranks highly in international comparisons of national performance, such as quality of life, health, education, economic freedom, and peace. Its history is marked by Māori culture, European colonization, and a strong sense of national identity.

Economy

gdp nominal

$278.64 billion USD (2026)

gdp ppp

$243.34 billion USD (2023)

gdp rank

gdp per capita

$52,023 USD (2026)

gdp growth rate

2.1% (2026)

inflation rate

2.84% (2025)

unemployment rate

5.4% (forecasted peak late 2025)

debt to gdp

37.1% (2023)

fiscal deficit

2.3% of GDP (2023)

major industries

Agriculture (dairy, meat, horticulture), Tourism, Forestry, Fishing, Manufacturing, Film production, Information Technology

top exports

Dairy products, Meat, Wood and wood products, Fruit, Machinery, Wine, Fish and seafood

top imports

Machinery, Vehicles, Mineral fuels (petroleum), Electronics, Plastics, Medical equipment, Pharmaceuticals

Demographics

population

5292066

population rank

126

population growth rate

0.68%

median age

urbanization rate

83.7%

life expectancy

82.35

fertility rate

1.64

literacy rate

99%

ethnic groups

[object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object]

religions

[object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object], [object Object]

age distribution

0 14: 18.3% · 15 64: 64.5% · 65 plus: 17.2%

Full analyst report

Government & Politics

Trade & Investment

Infrastructure

Education & Healthcare

Environment

Geopolitics & Security