How does New Zealand rank for gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?

New Zealand ranks 119th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.

Is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in New Zealand?

Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in New Zealand

Name: Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in New Zealand
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New Zealand: Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 1.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

1.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 2.7%

World rank

119th

of 169 countries

All-time high

13.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

in 1970

All-time low

1.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP

in 2014

Years of data

1970–2024

Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in New Zealand, 1970–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2024, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in New Zealand stood at 1.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.

That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in New Zealand peaked at 13.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 1.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2014.

New Zealand ranks 119th of 169 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 national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in New Zealand, 1970 to 2024.
Year	constant LCU per US$ of GDP	Change
1970	13.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1971	11.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-16.2%
1972	9.93 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.9%
1973	8.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-16.2%
1974	8.32 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.1%
1975	8.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.2%
1976	7.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-6.7%
1977	6.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-15.1%
1978	5.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-17.2%
1979	4.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.3%
1980	4.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-12.0%
1981	4.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-0.0%
1982	4.42 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.7%
1983	4.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+2.9%
1984	5.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+18.1%
1985	4.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-12.0%
1986	3.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-17.7%
1987	2.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-23.4%
1988	2.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.0%
1989	2.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+7.4%
1990	2.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.5%
1991	2.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.6%
1992	2.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+4.5%
1993	2.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-5.6%
1994	2.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.0%
1995	2.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.1%
1996	2.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-5.3%
1997	2.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+8.8%
1998	2.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+18.8%
1999	2.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.8%
2000	3.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+12.6%
2001	3.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.8%
2002	2.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-15.2%
2003	2.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-18.6%
2004	2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.9%
2005	1.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-5.0%
2006	1.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+3.9%
2007	1.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-14.0%
2008	1.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.3%
2009	1.84 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+7.1%
2010	1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-14.5%
2011	1.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.5%
2012	1.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-2.4%
2013	1.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-3.7%
2014	1.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.0%
2015	1.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+16.8%
2016	1.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.2%
2017	1.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-3.6%
2018	1.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.7%
2019	1.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+2.2%
2020	1.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+0.9%
2021	1.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-9.8%
2022	1.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	+4.9%
2023	1.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.0%
2024	1.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	-2.7%

New Zealand compared with similar countries

New Zealand's 1.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.8065 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
New Zealand's 1.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 31% of the median. (23 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	8.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	4.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	13.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	4.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	2.71 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	5.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	2.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	2.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	2.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	2.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	1.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	3.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	1.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	1.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	1.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	1.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	1.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

116 South Sudan 1.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
117 Romania 1.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
118 East Timor 1.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
120 Libya 1.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
121 Palau 1.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
122 Canada 1.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 169 places →

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in New Zealand?: Gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in New Zealand was 1.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in New Zealand?: The highest recorded value was 13.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
What is the lowest gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in New Zealand?: The lowest recorded value was 1.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2014.
How does New Zealand rank for gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?: New Zealand ranks 119th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
Is gross national expenditure (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in New Zealand?: Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. 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 national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Gross national expenditure (constant LCU), per unit of GDP
Unit: constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 169 places, 7,008 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 21 September 2026

Gross national expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.