Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita in New Zealand
New Zealand: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita was 11,554 current US$ per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita in New Zealand, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per person.
Analysis
In 2024, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita in New Zealand stood at 11,554 current US$ per person.
That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and up 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita in New Zealand peaked at 12,551 current US$ per person in 2022 and was at its lowest, 540.8 current US$ per person, in 1970.
That places New Zealand 20th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | current US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 540.8 current US$ per person | — |
| 1971 | 638.32 current US$ per person | +18.0% |
| 1972 | 821.99 current US$ per person | +28.8% |
| 1973 | 1,076 current US$ per person | +30.8% |
| 1974 | 1,283 current US$ per person | +19.3% |
| 1975 | 1,260 current US$ per person | -1.8% |
| 1976 | 1,177 current US$ per person | -6.6% |
| 1977 | 1,208 current US$ per person | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 1,399 current US$ per person | +15.8% |
| 1979 | 1,426 current US$ per person | +2.0% |
| 1980 | 1,618 current US$ per person | +13.4% |
| 1981 | 1,930 current US$ per person | +19.3% |
| 1982 | 1,970 current US$ per person | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 1,963 current US$ per person | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 1,770 current US$ per person | -9.9% |
| 1985 | 2,079 current US$ per person | +17.5% |
| 1986 | 2,271 current US$ per person | +9.3% |
| 1987 | 2,869 current US$ per person | +26.3% |
| 1988 | 2,924 current US$ per person | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 2,880 current US$ per person | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 2,825 current US$ per person | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 2,160 current US$ per person | -23.5% |
| 1992 | 2,107 current US$ per person | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 2,558 current US$ per person | +21.4% |
| 1994 | 3,254 current US$ per person | +27.2% |
| 1995 | 3,902 current US$ per person | +19.9% |
| 1996 | 4,200 current US$ per person | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 3,870 current US$ per person | -7.8% |
| 1998 | 3,030 current US$ per person | -21.7% |
| 1999 | 3,352 current US$ per person | +10.6% |
| 2000 | 2,844 current US$ per person | -15.1% |
| 2001 | 2,983 current US$ per person | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 3,702 current US$ per person | +24.1% |
| 2003 | 5,096 current US$ per person | +37.7% |
| 2004 | 6,156 current US$ per person | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 6,867 current US$ per person | +11.5% |
| 2006 | 6,374 current US$ per person | -7.2% |
| 2007 | 7,767 current US$ per person | +21.9% |
| 2008 | 7,166 current US$ per person | -7.7% |
| 2009 | 5,758 current US$ per person | -19.6% |
| 2010 | 6,736 current US$ per person | +17.0% |
| 2011 | 7,714 current US$ per person | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 8,390 current US$ per person | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 9,217 current US$ per person | +9.9% |
| 2014 | 10,086 current US$ per person | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 8,889 current US$ per person | -11.9% |
| 2016 | 9,118 current US$ per person | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 9,920 current US$ per person | +8.8% |
| 2018 | 10,234 current US$ per person | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 10,149 current US$ per person | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 9,832 current US$ per person | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 12,342 current US$ per person | +25.5% |
| 2022 | 12,551 current US$ per person | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 12,250 current US$ per person | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 11,554 current US$ per person | -5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,083 current US$ per person | 540.8 current US$ per person | 1,426 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,227 current US$ per person | 1,618 current US$ per person | 2,924 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,126 current US$ per person | 2,107 current US$ per person | 4,200 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,471 current US$ per person | 2,844 current US$ per person | 7,767 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,045 current US$ per person | 6,736 current US$ per person | 10,234 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,706 current US$ per person | 9,832 current US$ per person | 12,551 current US$ per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 17 Canada 12,756 current US$ per person compare
- 18 Germany 12,288 current US$ per person compare
- 19 Finland 12,260 current US$ per person compare
- 21 United Arab Emirates 10,930 current US$ per person compare
- 22 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 10,877 current US$ per person compare
- 23 France 10,786 current US$ per person compare
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)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 8.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.4082 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 20,179 current LCU per person (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 3.35 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.204 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 10,085 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate -4.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2337 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita in New Zealand?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita in New Zealand was 11,554 current US$ per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 12,551 current US$ per person in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 540.8 current US$ per person in 1970.
- How does New Zealand rank for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita?
- New Zealand ranks 20th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), per capita rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.6%. 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 Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.