General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in New Zealand

New Zealand: General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) was 2.01 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.01 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 23.0%
World rank
152nd
of 185 countries
All-time high
32.83 % change on previous year
in 2003
All-time low
-13.85 % change on previous year
in 1984
Years of data
54
1971–2024

General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in New Zealand, 1971–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

New Zealand recorded 2.01 % change on previous year for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in 2024.

The figure is down 23.0% on the previous year and down 64.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in New Zealand peaked at 32.83 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -13.85 % change on previous year, in 1984.

That places New Zealand 152nd out of 185 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 18.52 % change on previous year
1972 20.7 % change on previous year +11.8%
1973 31.54 % change on previous year +52.4%
1974 22.58 % change on previous year -28.4%
1975 -1.46 % change on previous year -106.5%
1976 -1.18 % change on previous year -19.5%
1977 21.77 % change on previous year -1947.7%
1978 28.7 % change on previous year +31.9%
1979 10.21 % change on previous year -64.4%
1980 18.76 % change on previous year +83.8%
1981 3.11 % change on previous year -83.4%
1982 -1.33 % change on previous year -142.8%
1983 -3.9 % change on previous year +193.2%
1984 -13.85 % change on previous year +255.4%
1985 15.16 % change on previous year -209.5%
1986 23.04 % change on previous year +52.0%
1987 30.59 % change on previous year +32.7%
1988 12.2 % change on previous year -60.1%
1989 -1.63 % change on previous year -113.3%
1990 7.34 % change on previous year -551.2%
1991 -4.78 % change on previous year -165.1%
1992 -1.73 % change on previous year -63.8%
1993 5.62 % change on previous year -425.0%
1994 12 % change on previous year +113.5%
1995 15.61 % change on previous year +30.1%
1996 8.63 % change on previous year -44.7%
1997 -4.65 % change on previous year -153.9%
1998 -11.3 % change on previous year +142.8%
1999 2.9 % change on previous year -125.6%
2000 -11.41 % change on previous year -494.0%
2001 1.22 % change on previous year -110.7%
2002 22.67 % change on previous year +1761.9%
2003 32.83 % change on previous year +44.8%
2004 19.58 % change on previous year -40.4%
2005 16.08 % change on previous year -17.8%
2006 -0.5313 % change on previous year -103.3%
2007 23.45 % change on previous year -4512.8%
2008 4.2 % change on previous year -82.1%
2009 -8.87 % change on previous year -311.3%
2010 20.24 % change on previous year -328.2%
2011 14.18 % change on previous year -29.9%
2012 3.63 % change on previous year -74.4%
2013 4.79 % change on previous year +31.8%
2014 5.64 % change on previous year +17.8%
2015 -12.83 % change on previous year -327.5%
2016 4.06 % change on previous year -131.6%
2017 8.02 % change on previous year +97.4%
2018 4.16 % change on previous year -48.1%
2019 3.94 % change on previous year -5.2%
2020 8.42 % change on previous year +113.5%
2021 22.96 % change on previous year +172.7%
2022 -1.6 % change on previous year -107.0%
2023 2.61 % change on previous year -262.9%
2024 2.01 % change on previous year -23.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 16.82 % change on previous year -1.46 % change on previous year 31.54 % change on previous year 9
1980s 8.22 % change on previous year -13.85 % change on previous year 30.59 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.96 % change on previous year -11.3 % change on previous year 15.61 % change on previous year 10
2000s 9.92 % change on previous year -11.41 % change on previous year 32.83 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.58 % change on previous year -12.83 % change on previous year 20.24 % change on previous year 10
2020s 6.88 % change on previous year -1.6 % change on previous year 22.96 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 149 Bahamas 2.08 % change on previous year compare
  2. 150 Kuwait 2.02 % change on previous year compare
  3. 151 Lao People's Democratic Republic 2.01 % change on previous year compare
  4. 153 Paraguay 1.91 % change on previous year compare
  5. 154 Mexico 1.57 % change on previous year compare
  6. 155 Qatar 1.43 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in New Zealand?
General government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in New Zealand was 2.01 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 32.83 % change on previous year in 2003.
What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was -13.85 % change on previous year in 1984.
How does New Zealand rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$)?
New Zealand ranks 152nd out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
Is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 64.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
228 places, 10,790 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.