Consumer prices statistics in New Zealand
New Zealand: Consumer prices statistics was 144.86 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
144.86
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
21st
of 61 countries
All-time high
144.86
in 2025
All-time low
1.42
in 1914
Years of data
112
1914–2025
Consumer prices statistics in New Zealand, 1914–2025
Source: Bank for International Settlements.
Analysis
The most recent figure for consumer prices statistics in New Zealand is 144.86, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 112 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer prices statistics in New Zealand peaked at 144.86 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.42, in 1914.
New Zealand ranks 21st of 61 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.
Consumer prices statistics in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 1.42 | — |
| 1915 | 1.54 | +8.2% |
| 1916 | 1.66 | +7.9% |
| 1917 | 1.82 | +9.8% |
| 1918 | 2.05 | +12.3% |
| 1919 | 2.2 | +7.6% |
| 1920 | 2.5 | +13.7% |
| 1921 | 2.58 | +3.3% |
| 1922 | 2.3 | -10.9% |
| 1923 | 2.24 | -2.6% |
| 1924 | 2.29 | +2.2% |
| 1925 | 2.3 | +0.6% |
| 1926 | 2.31 | +0.5% |
| 1927 | 2.29 | -0.8% |
| 1928 | 2.3 | +0.1% |
| 1929 | 2.29 | -0.3% |
| 1930 | 2.24 | -2.0% |
| 1931 | 2.07 | -7.8% |
| 1932 | 1.91 | -7.8% |
| 1933 | 1.82 | -4.5% |
| 1934 | 1.85 | +1.4% |
| 1935 | 1.92 | +3.7% |
| 1936 | 1.97 | +2.8% |
| 1937 | 2.11 | +7.0% |
| 1938 | 2.17 | +2.9% |
| 1939 | 2.27 | +4.6% |
| 1940 | 2.36 | +4.2% |
| 1941 | 2.45 | +3.7% |
| 1942 | 2.53 | +3.3% |
| 1943 | 2.59 | +2.4% |
| 1944 | 2.64 | +1.7% |
| 1945 | 2.67 | +1.4% |
| 1946 | 2.69 | +0.8% |
| 1947 | 2.78 | +3.3% |
| 1948 | 3 | +7.8% |
| 1949 | 3.05 | +1.7% |
| 1950 | 3.22 | +5.7% |
| 1951 | 3.58 | +11.0% |
| 1952 | 3.86 | +7.8% |
| 1953 | 4.03 | +4.5% |
| 1954 | 4.22 | +4.6% |
| 1955 | 4.32 | +2.5% |
| 1956 | 4.47 | +3.5% |
| 1957 | 4.57 | +2.2% |
| 1958 | 4.77 | +4.4% |
| 1959 | 4.96 | +3.8% |
| 1960 | 4.99 | +0.7% |
| 1961 | 5.08 | +1.8% |
| 1962 | 5.22 | +2.7% |
| 1963 | 5.32 | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 5.51 | +3.5% |
| 1965 | 5.69 | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 5.85 | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 6.2 | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 6.47 | +4.3% |
| 1969 | 6.79 | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 7.23 | +6.5% |
| 1971 | 7.98 | +10.4% |
| 1972 | 8.54 | +6.9% |
| 1973 | 9.23 | +8.2% |
| 1974 | 10.26 | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 11.77 | +14.7% |
| 1976 | 13.76 | +16.9% |
| 1977 | 15.74 | +14.4% |
| 1978 | 17.62 | +12.0% |
| 1979 | 20.03 | +13.7% |
| 1980 | 23.47 | +17.2% |
| 1981 | 27.07 | +15.4% |
| 1982 | 31.45 | +16.2% |
| 1983 | 33.76 | +7.3% |
| 1984 | 35.84 | +6.2% |
| 1985 | 41.37 | +15.4% |
| 1986 | 46.83 | +13.2% |
| 1987 | 54.21 | +15.7% |
| 1988 | 57.66 | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 60.96 | +5.7% |
| 1990 | 64.68 | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 66.36 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 67.03 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 67.9 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 69.08 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 71.67 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 73.31 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 74.18 | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 75.12 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 75.04 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 77 | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 79.02 | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 81.14 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 82.56 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 84.45 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 87.01 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 89.94 | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 92.08 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 95.72 | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 97.75 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 100 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 104.03 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 105.13 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 106.32 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 107.63 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 107.94 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 108.64 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 110.65 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 112.42 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 114.24 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 116.2 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 120.78 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 129.44 | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 136.86 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 140.86 | +2.9% |
| 2025 | 144.86 | +2.8% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 144.86 is above the median for high income countries, which is 128.7, 1.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 144.86 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 122.4, 1.2× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.78 | 1.42 | 2.2 | 6 |
| 1920s | 2.34 | 2.24 | 2.58 | 10 |
| 1930s | 2.03 | 1.82 | 2.27 | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.68 | 2.36 | 3.05 | 10 |
| 1950s | 4.2 | 3.22 | 4.96 | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.71 | 4.99 | 6.79 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.22 | 7.23 | 20.03 | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.26 | 23.47 | 60.96 | 10 |
| 1990s | 70.44 | 64.68 | 75.12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 86.67 | 77 | 97.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 107.7 | 100 | 114.24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 131.5 | 116.2 | 144.86 | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for New Zealand
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 161.32 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.37 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0111 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 552.02 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.8628 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0081 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 403.08 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer prices statistics in New Zealand?
- Consumer prices statistics in New Zealand was 144.86 in 2025, according to Bank for International Settlements.
- What is the highest consumer prices statistics recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 144.86 in 2025.
- What is the lowest consumer prices statistics recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.42 in 1914.
- How does New Zealand rank for consumer prices statistics?
- New Zealand ranks 21st out of 61 countries with data for 2025.
- Is consumer prices statistics rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Bank for International Settlements, published as part of Consumer prices statistics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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