Threshold income for each decile (before tax) in New Zealand
New Zealand: Threshold income for each decile (before tax) was 7,475 international-$ in 2025 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
7,475 international-$ in 2025 prices
Change on year
up 18.2%
World rank
24th
of 113 countries
All-time high
9,875 international-$ in 2025 prices
in 2018
All-time low
582.23 international-$ in 2025 prices
in 1932
Years of data
102
1921–2022
Threshold income for each decile (before tax) in New Zealand, 1921–2022
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2025 prices.
Analysis
In 2022, threshold income for each decile (before tax) in New Zealand stood at 7,475 international-$ in 2025 prices.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.2% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, threshold income for each decile (before tax) in New Zealand peaked at 9,875 international-$ in 2025 prices in 2018 and was at its lowest, 582.23 international-$ in 2025 prices, in 1932.
That places New Zealand 24th out of 113 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Threshold income for each decile (before tax) in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2025 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 834.79 international-$ in 2025 prices | — |
| 1922 | 878.37 international-$ in 2025 prices | +5.2% |
| 1923 | 868.5 international-$ in 2025 prices | -1.1% |
| 1924 | 878.58 international-$ in 2025 prices | +1.2% |
| 1925 | 839.89 international-$ in 2025 prices | -4.4% |
| 1926 | 743.33 international-$ in 2025 prices | -11.5% |
| 1927 | 697.19 international-$ in 2025 prices | -6.2% |
| 1928 | 768.71 international-$ in 2025 prices | +10.3% |
| 1929 | 740.17 international-$ in 2025 prices | -3.7% |
| 1930 | 668.72 international-$ in 2025 prices | -9.7% |
| 1931 | 600.36 international-$ in 2025 prices | -10.2% |
| 1932 | 582.23 international-$ in 2025 prices | -3.0% |
| 1933 | 612.44 international-$ in 2025 prices | +5.2% |
| 1934 | 631.52 international-$ in 2025 prices | +3.1% |
| 1935 | 724.59 international-$ in 2025 prices | +14.7% |
| 1936 | 924.11 international-$ in 2025 prices | +27.5% |
| 1937 | 1,146 international-$ in 2025 prices | +24.0% |
| 1938 | 1,357 international-$ in 2025 prices | +18.4% |
| 1939 | 1,232 international-$ in 2025 prices | -9.2% |
| 1940 | 1,245 international-$ in 2025 prices | +1.1% |
| 1941 | 1,279 international-$ in 2025 prices | +2.7% |
| 1942 | 1,474 international-$ in 2025 prices | +15.3% |
| 1943 | 1,573 international-$ in 2025 prices | +6.7% |
| 1944 | 1,621 international-$ in 2025 prices | +3.1% |
| 1945 | 1,706 international-$ in 2025 prices | +5.2% |
| 1946 | 1,618 international-$ in 2025 prices | -5.2% |
| 1947 | 1,634 international-$ in 2025 prices | +1.0% |
| 1948 | 1,409 international-$ in 2025 prices | -13.8% |
| 1949 | 1,475 international-$ in 2025 prices | +4.7% |
| 1950 | 1,595 international-$ in 2025 prices | +8.1% |
| 1951 | 1,558 international-$ in 2025 prices | -2.3% |
| 1952 | 1,537 international-$ in 2025 prices | -1.3% |
| 1953 | 1,561 international-$ in 2025 prices | +1.5% |
| 1954 | 1,771 international-$ in 2025 prices | +13.5% |
| 1955 | 1,911 international-$ in 2025 prices | +7.9% |
| 1956 | 1,903 international-$ in 2025 prices | -0.4% |
| 1957 | 2,011 international-$ in 2025 prices | +5.7% |
| 1958 | 2,172 international-$ in 2025 prices | +8.0% |
| 1959 | 2,248 international-$ in 2025 prices | +3.5% |
| 1960 | 2,205 international-$ in 2025 prices | -1.9% |
| 1961 | 2,286 international-$ in 2025 prices | +3.6% |
| 1962 | 2,310 international-$ in 2025 prices | +1.1% |
| 1963 | 2,421 international-$ in 2025 prices | +4.8% |
| 1964 | 2,500 international-$ in 2025 prices | +3.2% |
| 1965 | 2,679 international-$ in 2025 prices | +7.2% |
| 1966 | 2,763 international-$ in 2025 prices | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 2,569 international-$ in 2025 prices | -7.0% |
| 1968 | 2,562 international-$ in 2025 prices | -0.3% |
| 1969 | 2,792 international-$ in 2025 prices | +9.0% |
| 1970 | 2,743 international-$ in 2025 prices | -1.8% |
| 1971 | 3,019 international-$ in 2025 prices | +10.1% |
| 1972 | 3,047 international-$ in 2025 prices | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 3,135 international-$ in 2025 prices | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 3,332 international-$ in 2025 prices | +6.3% |
| 1975 | 3,447 international-$ in 2025 prices | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 3,201 international-$ in 2025 prices | -7.1% |
| 1977 | 3,270 international-$ in 2025 prices | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 3,218 international-$ in 2025 prices | -1.6% |
| 1979 | 3,340 international-$ in 2025 prices | +3.8% |
| 1980 | 3,306 international-$ in 2025 prices | -1.0% |
| 1981 | 3,399 international-$ in 2025 prices | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 3,295 international-$ in 2025 prices | -3.1% |
| 1983 | 3,154 international-$ in 2025 prices | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 3,294 international-$ in 2025 prices | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 3,438 international-$ in 2025 prices | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 3,466 international-$ in 2025 prices | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 3,561 international-$ in 2025 prices | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 3,585 international-$ in 2025 prices | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 3,361 international-$ in 2025 prices | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 3,043 international-$ in 2025 prices | -9.5% |
| 1991 | 2,941 international-$ in 2025 prices | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 2,765 international-$ in 2025 prices | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 2,825 international-$ in 2025 prices | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 2,988 international-$ in 2025 prices | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 3,113 international-$ in 2025 prices | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 3,278 international-$ in 2025 prices | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 3,277 international-$ in 2025 prices | -0.0% |
| 1998 | 3,150 international-$ in 2025 prices | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 4,215 international-$ in 2025 prices | +33.8% |
| 2000 | 4,650 international-$ in 2025 prices | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 4,672 international-$ in 2025 prices | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 5,661 international-$ in 2025 prices | +21.2% |
| 2003 | 5,679 international-$ in 2025 prices | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 7,034 international-$ in 2025 prices | +23.9% |
| 2005 | 7,184 international-$ in 2025 prices | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 7,756 international-$ in 2025 prices | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 8,504 international-$ in 2025 prices | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 7,631 international-$ in 2025 prices | -10.3% |
| 2009 | 6,395 international-$ in 2025 prices | -16.2% |
| 2010 | 5,865 international-$ in 2025 prices | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 6,811 international-$ in 2025 prices | +16.1% |
| 2012 | 7,988 international-$ in 2025 prices | +17.3% |
| 2013 | 8,490 international-$ in 2025 prices | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 8,504 international-$ in 2025 prices | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 8,733 international-$ in 2025 prices | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 8,981 international-$ in 2025 prices | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 9,649 international-$ in 2025 prices | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 9,875 international-$ in 2025 prices | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 8,276 international-$ in 2025 prices | -16.2% |
| 2020 | 6,081 international-$ in 2025 prices | -26.5% |
| 2021 | 6,322 international-$ in 2025 prices | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 7,475 international-$ in 2025 prices | +18.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 805.5 international-$ in 2025 prices | 697.19 international-$ in 2025 prices | 878.58 international-$ in 2025 prices | 9 |
| 1930s | 847.78 international-$ in 2025 prices | 582.23 international-$ in 2025 prices | 1,357 international-$ in 2025 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 1,504 international-$ in 2025 prices | 1,245 international-$ in 2025 prices | 1,706 international-$ in 2025 prices | 10 |
| 1950s | 1,827 international-$ in 2025 prices | 1,537 international-$ in 2025 prices | 2,248 international-$ in 2025 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 2,509 international-$ in 2025 prices | 2,205 international-$ in 2025 prices | 2,792 international-$ in 2025 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,175 international-$ in 2025 prices | 2,743 international-$ in 2025 prices | 3,447 international-$ in 2025 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,386 international-$ in 2025 prices | 3,154 international-$ in 2025 prices | 3,585 international-$ in 2025 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,159 international-$ in 2025 prices | 2,765 international-$ in 2025 prices | 4,215 international-$ in 2025 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,516 international-$ in 2025 prices | 4,650 international-$ in 2025 prices | 8,504 international-$ in 2025 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,317 international-$ in 2025 prices | 5,865 international-$ in 2025 prices | 9,875 international-$ in 2025 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,626 international-$ in 2025 prices | 6,081 international-$ in 2025 prices | 7,475 international-$ in 2025 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 21 Lithuania 7,764 international-$ in 2025 prices compare
- 22 Spain 7,702 international-$ in 2025 prices compare
- 23 Australia 7,527 international-$ in 2025 prices compare
- 25 Malta 7,357 international-$ in 2025 prices compare
- 26 Italy 6,966 international-$ in 2025 prices compare
- 27 Saudi Arabia 6,742 international-$ in 2025 prices 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)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2023)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6823 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 33,641 current US$ per person (2023)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 7.31 % change on previous year (2023)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.11 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per capita 54,782 current LCU per person (2023)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -0.1121 % change on previous year (2024)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.5794 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is threshold income for each decile (before tax) in New Zealand?
- Threshold income for each decile (before tax) in New Zealand was 7,475 international-$ in 2025 prices in 2022, according to World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest threshold income for each decile (before tax) recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 9,875 international-$ in 2025 prices in 2018.
- What is the lowest threshold income for each decile (before tax) recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 582.23 international-$ in 2025 prices in 1932.
- How does New Zealand rank for threshold income for each decile (before tax)?
- New Zealand ranks 24th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Is threshold income for each decile (before tax) rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Threshold income for each decile (before tax). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Level of income per year below which 10% of the population falls. Income here is measured before taxes and benefits.