New Zealand Government Spending to GDP
41.6%▼ −0.16 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Government Spending to GDP in New Zealand fell to 41.6% in Dec 2025 from 41.7% in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.6% | 41.7% | 52.9%Dec 1991 | 35.6%Dec 2017 | 1985 – 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Government Spending to GDP in New Zealand averaged 40.4% from 1985 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 52.9% in Dec 1991 and a record low of 35.6% in Dec 2017. The series is reported yearly with history from 1985.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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