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New Zealand economy
New Zealand’s economy grew 0.5% in 2025, slower than the world as a whole (2.9%). Consumer prices rose 2.8% in 2025, and 5.1% of the labour force was out of work.
| Indicator | Latest | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP growth | 0.5% | 2025 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.8% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 2025 |
| GDP (US dollars) | $264 bn | 2025 |
| GDP per person (US dollars) | $49,591 | 2025 |
| GDP per person (PPP, international dollars) | $55,551 | 2024 |
| Current account balance, % of GDP | −3.6% | 2025 |
| Budget balance, % of GDP | −2.3% | 2024 |
| Population | 5.3 m | 2025 |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Data release 2026-10-22. Figures are revised by their publishers.