Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of New Zealand is $278.64 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2.1%. GDP per capita is $52,023.
New Zealand GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of New Zealand has grown from $22.55 billion in 1980 to $278.64 billion in 2026.
New Zealand GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of New Zealand. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
2.46%
Best Year
1984 (+6.9%)
Worst Year
1991 (-1.3%)
Years of Contraction
6 of 47
GDP per capita in New Zealand rose from $48,621 in 2025 to $52,023 in 2026, an increase of 7.0%.
"New Zealand GDP", "New Zealand gross domestic product", and "New Zealand economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of New Zealand
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for New Zealand for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
New Zealand nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$278,636,000,000
2.1%
$52,023
0.6%
2025
$258,832,000,000
0.2%
$48,621
0.64%
2024
$258,827,000,000
-0.3%
$48,929
1.75%
2023
$253,650,000,000
2.2%
$48,787
2.14%
2022
$245,165,000,000
2.6%
$48,165
0.12%
2021
$249,720,000,000
5.5%
$49,116
0.32%
2020
$210,840,000,000
-1.2%
$41,601
1.83%
2019
$210,962,000,000
3%
$42,390
1.55%
2018
$209,489,000,000
3.3%
$42,744
1.79%
2017
$203,663,000,000
3.3%
$42,298
2.08%
2016
$185,978,000,000
4%
$39,431
2.25%
2015
$176,375,000,000
3.6%
$38,235
2.06%
2014
$200,224,000,000
3.8%
$44,300
1.64%
2013
$187,226,000,000
2.1%
$42,103
0.82%
2012
$175,315,000,000
2.5%
$39,748
0.57%
2011
$167,151,000,000
1.7%
$38,108
0.76%
2010
$145,742,000,000
1.7%
$33,481
1.11%
2009
$122,003,000,000
-1.1%
$28,341
1.01%
2008
$135,614,000,000
-0.2%
$31,819
0.85%
2007
$134,850,000,000
3.5%
$31,908
0.98%
2006
$109,742,000,000
2.8%
$26,221
1.18%
2005
$113,265,000,000
3.2%
$27,385
1.15%
2004
$101,599,000,000
4.8%
$24,849
1.51%
2003
$82,408,000,000
4.4%
$20,460
1.95%
2002
$62,061,000,000
4.7%
$15,707
1.65%
2001
$53,128,000,000
2.5%
$13,669
0.7%
2000
$54,127,000,000
4.2%
$14,022
0.6%
1999
$58,898,000,000
4.5%
$15,349
0.55%
1998
$56,815,000,000
0.4%
$14,890
0.87%
1997
$68,869,000,000
2.4%
$18,207
1.31%
1996
$69,100,000,000
4.1%
$18,506
1.58%
1995
$62,241,000,000
4.9%
$16,933
1.49%
1994
$52,920,000,000
5.6%
$14,612
1.34%
1993
$44,807,000,000
5.2%
$12,538
1.16%
1992
$41,515,000,000
0.7%
$11,751
1.06%
1991
$43,440,000,000
-1.3%
$12,427
2.64%
1990
$45,722,000,000
0%
$13,425
1.19%
1989
$44,132,000,000
0.4%
$13,112
1.05%
1988
$45,505,000,000
0.6%
$13,659
0.91%
1987
$36,978,000,000
2.4%
$11,202
0.89%
1986
$27,428,000,000
1.8%
$8,383
0.93%
1985
$22,539,000,000
1.2%
$6,951
0.97%
1984
$22,377,000,000
6.9%
$6,969
1.01%
1983
$22,484,000,000
-0.1%
$7,072
0.95%
1982
$23,237,000,000
2.9%
$7,379
0.77%
1981
$23,472,000,000
3%
$7,512
0.55%
1980
$22,551,000,000
1%
$7,255
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The nominal GDP of New Zealand in 2026 is $278.64 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks New Zealand 54th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of New Zealand?
The GDP growth rate of New Zealand in 2026 is 2.1%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of New Zealand?
GDP per capita in New Zealand in 2026 is $52,023, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of New Zealand expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of New Zealand to reach $339.94 billion by 2031, up from $278.64 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.