New Zealand GDP — 2026 Economy Size, Data & Ranking
New Zealand's GDP was $264.1 billion in December 2025, up from $261.5 billion the previous year. A year earlier it stood at $261.5 billion.
New Zealand's GDP stands at $264.1 billion as of December 2025. The GDP currently sits at $264.1 billion (up from $261.5 billion in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between $5.2 billion and $264.1 billion, and is $2.6 billion higher than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 214 economies tracked on this platform, New Zealand ranks #53 on GDP by latest value. It rose from $261.5 billion in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier $261.5 billion.
What's driving it
The size of the economy reflects population, productivity and prices, and grows with investment, trade and technological gains.
Recent readings
| Period | GDP |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $264.1 billion |
| Dec 2024 | $261.5 billion |
| Dec 2023 | $256.4 billion |
| Dec 2022 | $249.7 billion |
| Dec 2021 | $253.7 billion |
| Dec 2020 | $213.3 billion |
| Dec 2019 | $213.1 billion |
| Dec 2018 | $211.7 billion |
Data: The World Bank — World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0) Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
How Big Is the Economy of New Zealand in 2026?
New Zealand's GDP was $264.1 billion in December 2025, up from $261.5 billion the previous year. A year earlier it stood at $261.5 billion.
Is the GDP rising or falling in New Zealand?
It rose in the latest reading — $264.1 billion in December 2025 versus $261.5 billion a year earlier. Year on year it is higher.
What is GDP?
It measures the total value of all goods and services produced, the headline measure of economy size.