New Zealand GDP Per Capita (2026)
New Zealand has a developed economy supported by services, agriculture, food exports, tourism, construction, finance, technology, and international trade. GDP per capita provides a useful view of how the country’s economic production compares with its relatively small population. High-value agricultural exports, services, and skilled labor contribute to output per resident. Explore New Zealand’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$52,023
Est. in USD
World Rank
#27
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+7.0%
+$3,402
Oceania Rank
#2
Out of 14 countries
1. New Zealand GDP Per Capita in 2026
New Zealand maintains a substantial level of economic output per person, supported by services, agriculture, tourism, trade, and productive export industries. GDP per capita adjusts national production for population, making the measure particularly useful for comparing New Zealand with much larger economies. It provides a population-adjusted perspective on economic activity and complements total GDP as a measure of overall scale.
2. New Zealand GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. New Zealand GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $52,023 | +7.0% |
| 2025 | $48,621 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | $48,929 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | $48,787 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $48,165 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | $49,116 | +18.1% |
| 2020 | $41,601 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | $42,390 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | $42,744 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | $42,298 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | $39,431 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $38,235 | -13.7% |
| 2014 | $44,300 | +5.2% |
| 2013 | $42,103 | +5.9% |
| 2012 | $39,748 | +4.3% |
| 2011 | $38,108 | +13.8% |
| 2010 | $33,481 | +18.1% |
| 2009 | $28,341 | -10.9% |
| 2008 | $31,819 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | $31,908 | +21.7% |
| 2006 | $26,221 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | $27,385 | +10.2% |
| 2004 | $24,849 | +21.5% |
| 2003 | $20,460 | +30.3% |
| 2002 | $15,707 | +14.9% |
| 2001 | $13,669 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | $14,022 | -8.6% |
| 1999 | $15,349 | +3.1% |
| 1998 | $14,889 | -18.2% |
| 1997 | $18,207 | -1.6% |
| 1996 | $18,506 | +9.3% |
| 1995 | $16,933 | +15.9% |
| 1994 | $14,612 | +16.5% |
| 1993 | $12,538 | +6.7% |
| 1992 | $11,751 | -5.4% |
| 1991 | $12,426 | -7.4% |
| 1990 | $13,425 | +2.4% |
| 1989 | $13,112 | -4.0% |
| 1988 | $13,659 | +21.9% |
| 1987 | $11,202 | +33.6% |
| 1986 | $8,383 | +20.6% |
| 1985 | $6,951 | -0.3% |
| 1984 | $6,969 | -1.5% |
| 1983 | $7,072 | -4.2% |
| 1982 | $7,379 | -1.8% |
| 1981 | $7,512 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | $7,255 | — |
4. New Zealand GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+7.0%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+5.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+31.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+98.4%
(2006 to 2026)
New Zealand’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the long term, although annual movements can be influenced by commodity prices, tourism, immigration, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, and domestic demand. Population growth can also affect changes in per-person output. Historical data helps show how economic production per resident has evolved across different business cycles and periods of adjustment.
5. New Zealand GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
New Zealand
$52,023
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$26,012
$52,023
USD
New Zealand’s GDP per capita is approximately
169.0%
above the
Oceania average
and
106.6%
above the world average.
6. New Zealand GDP Per Capita Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Australia | $75,648 |
| #2 | New Zealand | $52,023 |
| #3 | Palau | $21,571 |
| #4 | Nauru | $16,053 |
| #5 | Marshall Islands | $9,677 |
| #6 | Tonga | $7,238 |
| #7 | Fiji | $6,802 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in New Zealand
New Zealand GDP (Nominal)
$278.6 Billion
(2026)
New Zealand GDP Per Capita
$52,023
(2026)
New Zealand’s total GDP captures the complete value of economic activity produced nationally, while GDP per capita relates that output to population size. Total GDP indicates the overall size of the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a clearer basis for comparing output per resident with other countries. Both measures together give a broader understanding of economic performance.
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8. New Zealand GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $53,900 | +3.6% |
| 2028 | $55,690 | +3.3% |
| 2029 | $57,631 | +3.5% |
| 2030 | $59,607 | +3.4% |
New Zealand GDP per capita is projected to reach $59,607 by 2030, representing a 14.6% increase from the 2026 level.
9. New Zealand GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
New Zealand GDP per capita is estimated at $52,023 in 2026.
It ranks #27 globally and #2 in Oceania.
GDP per capita increased by 7.0% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 5.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 31.9%.
It is approximately 169.0% above the Oceania average.
It is approximately 106.6% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $59,607 by 2030, 14.6% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. New Zealand GDP Per Capita FAQs
New Zealand GDP per capita is estimated at $52,023 in 2026.
New Zealand ranks #27 globally and #2 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 7.0% compared with 2025.
New Zealand GDP per capita was approximately $38,235 in 2015.
New Zealand GDP per capita is approximately 169.0% above the Oceania average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.