New Zealand 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$253.64 billion
↑ 19.25% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$49,624.18
↑ 18.76% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.55%
↑ 4.97pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.94%
↑ 2.23pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $212.70 billion | $253.64 billion | +19.25% |
| GDP per Capita | $41,785.69 | $49,624.18 | +18.76% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -0.42% | 4.55% | +4.97pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.71% | 3.94% | +2.23pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 4.60% | 3.78% | -0.82pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $253.64 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $49,624.18
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.55%
- Gross National Income
- $246.93 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.94%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 4.58%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.78%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
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)
- -5.84%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $253.64 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in New Zealand for 2021 is $49,624.18. 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 2021 is 3.94%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
New Zealand's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 4.55%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in New Zealand for 2021 is 3.78%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.