Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government in New Zealand
New Zealand: Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government was 13.35 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government in New Zealand, 1986–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
The most recent figure for economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government in New Zealand is 13.35 billion, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 136.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government in New Zealand peaked at 13.35 billion in 2026 and was at its lowest, -52.71 million, in 1991.
That places New Zealand 17th out of 27 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 117 — Net capital outlays of the government in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 3.47 billion | — |
| 1987 | 1.45 billion | -58.3% |
| 1988 | 3.31 billion | +128.2% |
| 1989 | 1.92 billion | -42.0% |
| 1990 | 1.52 billion | -20.5% |
| 1991 | -52.71 million | -103.5% |
| 1992 | 38.73 million | -173.5% |
| 1993 | 195.67 million | +405.2% |
| 1994 | 594.98 million | +204.1% |
| 1995 | 1.01 billion | +70.2% |
| 1996 | 1.33 billion | +30.9% |
| 1997 | 1.49 billion | +12.6% |
| 1998 | 1.35 billion | -9.4% |
| 1999 | 2.04 billion | +50.8% |
| 2000 | 1.08 billion | -46.9% |
| 2001 | 1.84 billion | +70.1% |
| 2002 | 1.72 billion | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 2.55 billion | +48.8% |
| 2004 | 2.71 billion | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 2.62 billion | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 3.04 billion | +16.0% |
| 2007 | 3.07 billion | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 4.13 billion | +34.8% |
| 2009 | 4.13 billion | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 11.56 billion | +180.2% |
| 2011 | 6.65 billion | -42.5% |
| 2012 | 4.99 billion | -25.0% |
| 2013 | 4.87 billion | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 4.25 billion | -12.8% |
| 2015 | 4.57 billion | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 5.64 billion | +23.5% |
| 2017 | 5.80 billion | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 6.04 billion | +4.2% |
| 2019 | 7.39 billion | +22.4% |
| 2020 | 8.23 billion | +11.3% |
| 2021 | 8.96 billion | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 11.17 billion | +24.7% |
| 2023 | 12.68 billion | +13.5% |
| 2024 | 12.87 billion | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 12.87 billion | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 13.35 billion | +3.8% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 13.35 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is 43.87 billion, 30% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Economic Outlook No 117 — Net capital outlays of the government in New Zealand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +405.2% | 38.73 million | 195.67 million |
| 1994 | +204.1% | 195.67 million | 594.98 million |
| 2010 | +180.2% | 4.13 billion | 11.56 billion |
| 1992 | +173.5% | -52.71 million | 38.73 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.54 billion | 1.45 billion | 3.47 billion | 4 |
| 1990s | 952.28 million | -52.71 million | 2.04 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.69 billion | 1.08 billion | 4.13 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.17 billion | 4.25 billion | 11.56 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.45 billion | 8.23 billion | 13.35 billion | 7 |
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 no 117 — net capital outlays of the government in New Zealand?
- Economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government in New Zealand was 13.35 billion in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 13.35 billion in 2026.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -52.71 million in 1991.
- How does New Zealand rank for economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government?
- New Zealand ranks 17th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 117 — net capital outlays of the government rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 136.9%. 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 117 — Net capital outlays of the government. 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 (2025), OECD Economic Outlook No 117 (Edition 2025/1) EO117 Database documentation EO117 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