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# New Zealand GDP Growth Rate

> New Zealand gdp growth rate is 2.1% as of Mar 2026, from 1.9%. History from 1988, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

GDP Growth Rate in New Zealand rose to 2.1% in Mar 2026 from 1.9% in Dec 2025.

GDP Growth Rate in New Zealand averaged 2.8% from 1988 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 17.8% in Jun 2021 and a record low of -9.3% in Jun 2020. The series is reported quarterly with history from 1988.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2.1% | 1.9% | 17.8% (Jun 2021) | -9.3% (Jun 2020) | 1988–2026 | % | quarterly |

## FAQ

**What is New Zealand's gdp growth rate right now?**

GDP Growth Rate in New Zealand is 2.1% as of Mar 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for New Zealand's gdp growth rate?**

The all-time high is 17.8% (Jun 2021); the record low is -9.3% (Jun 2020), over a series starting in 1988.

**How often is this series updated?**

GDP Growth Rate for New Zealand is a quarterly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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