Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD in New Zealand
New Zealand: Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD was -10.79 billion in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD in New Zealand, 1971–2027
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded -10.79 billion for economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd in 2027.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and down 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd in New Zealand peaked at 114.80 million in 1973 and was at its lowest, -21.48 billion, in 2022.
That places New Zealand 28th out of 41 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | -16.70 million | — |
| 1972 | 40.63 million | -343.3% |
| 1973 | 114.80 million | +182.5% |
| 1974 | -1.58 billion | -1480.2% |
| 1975 | -1.39 billion | -12.5% |
| 1976 | -925.43 million | -33.2% |
| 1977 | -818.68 million | -11.5% |
| 1978 | -438.82 million | -46.4% |
| 1979 | -609.92 million | +39.0% |
| 1980 | -895.03 million | +46.7% |
| 1981 | -1.04 billion | +16.7% |
| 1982 | -1.70 billion | +62.8% |
| 1983 | -929.89 million | -45.3% |
| 1984 | -1.81 billion | +94.2% |
| 1985 | -1.50 billion | -16.8% |
| 1986 | -1.52 billion | +1.4% |
| 1987 | -1.47 billion | -3.6% |
| 1988 | -123.83 million | -91.6% |
| 1989 | -1.28 billion | +934.3% |
| 1990 | -1.28 billion | -0.4% |
| 1991 | -1.03 billion | -19.2% |
| 1992 | -1.51 billion | +46.7% |
| 1993 | -1.51 billion | -0.4% |
| 1994 | -1.65 billion | +9.6% |
| 1995 | -2.43 billion | +47.2% |
| 1996 | -3.28 billion | +35.1% |
| 1997 | -3.63 billion | +10.5% |
| 1998 | -1.50 billion | -58.5% |
| 1999 | -2.86 billion | +89.9% |
| 2000 | -1.78 billion | -37.6% |
| 2001 | -431.33 million | -75.8% |
| 2002 | -1.33 billion | +209.3% |
| 2003 | -2.01 billion | +50.9% |
| 2004 | -4.66 billion | +131.3% |
| 2005 | -7.99 billion | +71.6% |
| 2006 | -7.85 billion | -1.7% |
| 2007 | -9.15 billion | +16.4% |
| 2008 | -10.44 billion | +14.1% |
| 2009 | -2.76 billion | -73.5% |
| 2010 | -3.31 billion | +19.7% |
| 2011 | -4.68 billion | +41.4% |
| 2012 | -6.87 billion | +46.6% |
| 2013 | -5.76 billion | -16.1% |
| 2014 | -6.22 billion | +7.9% |
| 2015 | -4.80 billion | -22.8% |
| 2016 | -3.90 billion | -18.6% |
| 2017 | -5.91 billion | +51.4% |
| 2018 | -8.95 billion | +51.3% |
| 2019 | -6.07 billion | -32.1% |
| 2020 | -2.72 billion | -55.2% |
| 2021 | -13.96 billion | +413.2% |
| 2022 | -21.48 billion | +53.8% |
| 2023 | -15.88 billion | -26.1% |
| 2024 | -12.11 billion | -23.8% |
| 2025 | -9.38 billion | -22.5% |
| 2026 | -11.18 billion | +19.2% |
| 2027 | -10.79 billion | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -624.92 million | -1.58 billion | 114.80 million | 9 |
| 1980s | -1.23 billion | -1.81 billion | -123.83 million | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.07 billion | -3.63 billion | -1.03 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | -4.84 billion | -10.44 billion | -431.33 million | 10 |
| 2010s | -5.65 billion | -8.95 billion | -3.31 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -12.19 billion | -21.48 billion | -2.72 billion | 8 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More economy & growth data for New Zealand
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.71 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.37 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 23.86 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0001 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 4.48 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 3.61 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 104.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 677.46 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 27.59 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd in New Zealand?
- Economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd in New Zealand was -10.79 billion in 2027, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 114.80 million in 1973.
- What is the lowest economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.48 billion in 2022.
- How does New Zealand rank for economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd?
- New Zealand ranks 28th out of 41 countries with data for 2027.
- Is economic outlook 119 — current account balance in usd rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook 119 — Current account balance in USD. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. OECD (2026), OECD Economic Outlook No 119 (Edition 2026/1) EO119 Database documentation EO119 Last historical points gdp inflation cpi population unemployment real gdp gdp per capita employment OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact: eco.outlook@oecd.org Keywords: Outlook, forecasts, forecast, GDP