Economic Outlook No 116 — General government final consumption in New Zealand
New Zealand: Economic Outlook No 116 — General government final consumption was 100.17 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 116 — General government final consumption in New Zealand, 1986–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
The most recent figure for economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption in New Zealand is 100.17 billion, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 103.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption in New Zealand peaked at 100.17 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, 10.58 billion, in 1986.
That places New Zealand 21st out of 28 countries with data for 2026, 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 No 116 — General government final consumption in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 10.58 billion | — |
| 1987 | 11.67 billion | +10.4% |
| 1988 | 12.59 billion | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 13.34 billion | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 14.13 billion | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 14.36 billion | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 14.91 billion | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 15.10 billion | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 15.32 billion | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 16.35 billion | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 16.95 billion | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 18.40 billion | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 18.66 billion | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 19.49 billion | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 20.39 billion | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 21.64 billion | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 22.54 billion | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 24.17 billion | +7.2% |
| 2004 | 26.38 billion | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 29.24 billion | +10.8% |
| 2006 | 31.58 billion | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 34.40 billion | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 37.48 billion | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 38.43 billion | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 40.06 billion | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 41.72 billion | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 42.16 billion | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 43.63 billion | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 45.56 billion | +4.4% |
| 2015 | 47.23 billion | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 49.23 billion | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 52.10 billion | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 55.83 billion | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 60.95 billion | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 67.14 billion | +10.1% |
| 2021 | 75.69 billion | +12.7% |
| 2022 | 82.87 billion | +9.5% |
| 2023 | 90.27 billion | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 95.23 billion | +5.5% |
| 2025 | 97.80 billion | +2.7% |
| 2026 | 100.17 billion | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12.04 billion | 10.58 billion | 13.34 billion | 4 |
| 1990s | 16.37 billion | 14.13 billion | 19.49 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.63 billion | 20.39 billion | 38.43 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.85 billion | 40.06 billion | 60.95 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 87.02 billion | 67.14 billion | 100.17 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More economy & growth data for New Zealand
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.37 Percent per annum (2029)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 27.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1066 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 5,287 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 2.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.2106 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 10,410 current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 3.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 0.3479 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption in New Zealand?
- Economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption in New Zealand was 100.17 billion in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 100.17 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.58 billion in 1986.
- How does New Zealand rank for economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption?
- New Zealand ranks 21st out of 28 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 116 — general government final consumption rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.5%. 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 No 116 — General government final consumption expenditure, nominal value, appropriation account. 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 (2024), OECD Economic Outlook No 116 (Edition 2024/2) EO116 Database documentation EO116 Last historical points OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact: eco.outlook@oecd.org