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# New Zealand Government Debt to GDP

> New Zealand government debt to gdp is 54.7% as of Dec 2025, from 51.4%. History from 1985, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Government Debt to GDP in New Zealand rose to 54.7% in Dec 2025 from 51.4% in Dec 2024.

Government Debt to GDP in New Zealand averaged 36.3% from 1985 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 68.5% in Dec 1986 and a record low of 16.3% in Dec 2007. The series is reported yearly with history from 1985.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 54.7% | 51.4% | 68.5% (Dec 1986) | 16.3% (Dec 2007) | 1985–2025 | % of GDP | annual |

## FAQ

**What is New Zealand's government debt to gdp right now?**

Government Debt to GDP in New Zealand is 54.7% as of Dec 2025.

**What are the historical extremes for New Zealand's government debt to gdp?**

The all-time high is 68.5% (Dec 1986); the record low is 16.3% (Dec 2007), over a series starting in 1985.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Debt to GDP for New Zealand is a annual 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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