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# New Zealand Government Spending to GDP

> New Zealand government spending to gdp is 41.6% as of Dec 2025, from 41.7%. History from 1985, source International Monetary Fund. Free API & MCP access.

Government Spending to GDP in New Zealand fell to 41.6% in Dec 2025 from 41.7% in Dec 2024.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41.6% | 41.7% | 52.9% (Dec 1991) | 35.6% (Dec 2017) | 1985–2025 | % | annual |

## FAQ

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

Government Spending to GDP in New Zealand is 41.6% as of Dec 2025.

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

The all-time high is 52.9% (Dec 1991); the record low is 35.6% (Dec 2017), over a series starting in 1985.

**How often is this series updated?**

Government Spending 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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