GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in New Zealand
New Zealand: GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 429.99 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
429.99 billion current LCU
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
120th
of 211 countries
All-time high
429.99 billion current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
5.80 billion current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in New Zealand, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp in New Zealand stood at 429.99 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 77.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in New Zealand peaked at 429.99 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.80 billion current LCU, in 1970.
New Zealand ranks 120th of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5.80 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 6.86 billion current LCU | +18.2% |
| 1972 | 7.87 billion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 1973 | 9.20 billion current LCU | +16.9% |
| 1974 | 10.11 billion current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1975 | 11.39 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 1976 | 13.96 billion current LCU | +22.6% |
| 1977 | 15.64 billion current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1978 | 17.73 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 1979 | 20.70 billion current LCU | +16.7% |
| 1980 | 24.09 billion current LCU | +16.4% |
| 1981 | 29.33 billion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 1982 | 33.18 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1983 | 36.99 billion current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1984 | 41.78 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 1985 | 48.25 billion current LCU | +15.5% |
| 1986 | 57.95 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 1987 | 65.23 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 1988 | 70.14 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1989 | 74.21 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 76.13 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1991 | 75.97 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 78.33 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 84.58 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1994 | 90.60 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 96.24 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 101.10 billion current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 104.81 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 106.83 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 113.23 billion current LCU | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 119.84 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 128.71 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 135.18 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 144.50 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 154.56 billion current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 162.94 billion current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 172.00 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 186.67 billion current LCU | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 189.84 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 194.77 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 203.86 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 213.27 billion current LCU | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 217.93 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 232.92 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 242.92 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 255.57 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 271.65 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 290.98 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 306.37 billion current LCU | +5.3% |
| 2019 | 323.32 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 328.50 billion current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 359.07 billion current LCU | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 393.52 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 2023 | 415.57 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 429.99 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 429.99 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 220.22 billion current LCU, 2.0× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 429.99 billion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 416.65 billion current LCU, 1.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.93 billion current LCU | 5.80 billion current LCU | 20.70 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 48.11 billion current LCU | 24.09 billion current LCU | 74.21 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 92.78 billion current LCU | 75.97 billion current LCU | 113.23 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 158.90 billion current LCU | 119.84 billion current LCU | 194.77 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 255.88 billion current LCU | 203.86 billion current LCU | 323.32 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 385.33 billion current LCU | 328.50 billion current LCU | 429.99 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More population data for New Zealand
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0744 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -14.71 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0744 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0739 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,949 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.628 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.191 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.077 (2100)
- Population density 22.07 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 256,010 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in New Zealand?
- Gdp in New Zealand was 429.99 billion current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 429.99 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.80 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does New Zealand rank for gdp?
- New Zealand ranks 120th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release