Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency in New Zealand
New Zealand: Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency was 311.37 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency in New Zealand, 1960–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency in New Zealand stood at 311.37. That is the highest value across all 60 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.5% on the previous year and up 62.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency in New Zealand peaked at 311.37 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.97, in 1960.
New Zealand ranks 120th of 194 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.97 | — |
| 1961 | 3.03 | +2.0% |
| 1962 | 3.28 | +8.2% |
| 1963 | 3.57 | +8.7% |
| 1964 | 3.86 | +8.2% |
| 1965 | 4.28 | +10.7% |
| 1966 | 4.37 | +2.2% |
| 1967 | 4.59 | +5.1% |
| 1968 | 4.84 | +5.4% |
| 1969 | 5.1 | +5.5% |
| 1970 | 5.78 | +13.3% |
| 1971 | 6.83 | +18.2% |
| 1972 | 7.9 | +15.6% |
| 1973 | 9.15 | +15.9% |
| 1974 | 9.97 | +9.0% |
| 1975 | 11.25 | +12.8% |
| 1976 | 13.66 | +21.4% |
| 1977 | 15.31 | +12.1% |
| 1978 | 17.41 | +13.7% |
| 1979 | 20.08 | +15.4% |
| 1980 | 23.45 | +16.8% |
| 1981 | 28.37 | +21.0% |
| 1982 | 32.67 | +15.2% |
| 1983 | 36.41 | +11.4% |
| 1984 | 41.29 | +13.4% |
| 1985 | 47.68 | +15.5% |
| 1986 | 56.64 | +18.8% |
| 1987 | 63.69 | +12.4% |
| 1988 | 69.29 | +8.8% |
| 1989 | 73.68 | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 76.68 | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 75.23 | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 77.31 | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 82.85 | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 89.11 | +7.6% |
| 1995 | 94.85 | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 100.48 | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 103.91 | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 105.84 | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 111.16 | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 118.4 | +6.5% |
| 2001 | 126.29 | +6.7% |
| 2002 | 133.65 | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 141.67 | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 152.96 | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 160.76 | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 169.04 | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 183.35 | +8.5% |
| 2008 | 189.68 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 192 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 201.53 | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 211.3 | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 216.03 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 228.04 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 240.55 | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 250.87 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 266 | +6.0% |
| 2017 | 285.28 | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 297.86 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 311.37 | +4.5% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 311.37 is below the median for high income countries, which is 434.67, 72% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 311.37 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 434.67, 72% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.99 | 2.97 | 5.1 | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.73 | 5.78 | 20.08 | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.32 | 23.45 | 73.68 | 10 |
| 1990s | 91.74 | 75.23 | 111.16 | 10 |
| 2000s | 156.78 | 118.4 | 192 | 10 |
| 2010s | 250.88 | 201.53 | 311.37 | 10 |
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 gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency in New Zealand?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency in New Zealand was 311.37 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 311.37 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.97 in 1960.
- How does New Zealand rank for gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency?
- New Zealand ranks 120th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), current prices, domestic currency rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.