nz New Zealand 2018

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018

Year 2018

Key Economic Indicators (2018)

GDP (Current USD)

$211.85 billion

↑ 2.56% vs 2017
GDP per Capita

$43,228.70

↑ 0.74% vs 2017
GDP Growth (Annual %)

3.50%

↑ 0.10pp vs 2017
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

1.60%

↓ 0.25pp vs 2017

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2017 2018 Change
GDP (Current USD) $206.57 billion $211.85 billion +2.56%
GDP per Capita $42,913.19 $43,228.70 +0.74%
GDP Growth (Annual %) 3.40% 3.50% +0.10pp
Inflation (CPI %) 1.85% 1.60% -0.25pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 4.74% 4.34% -0.40pp

All Economic Indicators (2018)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$211.85 billion
GDP per Capita
$43,228.70
GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.50%
Gross National Income
$204.16 billion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
1.60%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
1.75%
Unemployment Rate (%)
4.34%
Interest Rate (Real %)
-1.72%
Trade & Investment
Exports (Goods & Services)
N/A
Imports (Goods & Services)
N/A
FDI Inflow
N/A
FDI Outflow
N/A
Balance & Debt
Current Account Balance (% GDP)
-4.05%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2018, New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $211.85 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in New Zealand for 2018 is $43,228.70. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in New Zealand for 2018 is 1.60%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

New Zealand's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 3.50%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in New Zealand for 2018 is 4.34%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.