Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP in New Zealand
New Zealand: Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP was 24.64 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP in New Zealand, 1991–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net debt, general government, percent of gdp in New Zealand is 24.64, measured in 2030.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.7% on the previous year and up 138.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net debt, general government, percent of gdp in New Zealand peaked at 71.01 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -2.18, in 2008.
New Zealand ranks 72nd of 90 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 67.43 | — |
| 1992 | 71.01 | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 63.26 | -10.9% |
| 1994 | 52.54 | -17.0% |
| 1995 | 42.75 | -18.6% |
| 1996 | 35.58 | -16.8% |
| 1997 | 32.09 | -9.8% |
| 1998 | 31.21 | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 29.06 | -6.9% |
| 2000 | 30.29 | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 27.1 | -10.5% |
| 2002 | 23.18 | -14.5% |
| 2003 | 18.44 | -20.4% |
| 2004 | 12.88 | -30.2% |
| 2005 | 7.5 | -41.8% |
| 2006 | 2.84 | -62.1% |
| 2007 | -0.7495 | -126.4% |
| 2008 | -2.18 | +190.6% |
| 2009 | -1.02 | -53.2% |
| 2010 | 2.49 | -344.4% |
| 2011 | 6.58 | +164.5% |
| 2012 | 8.51 | +29.2% |
| 2013 | 8.61 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 7.93 | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 7.33 | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 6.62 | -9.7% |
| 2017 | 5.55 | -16.3% |
| 2018 | 4.72 | -15.0% |
| 2019 | 6.86 | +45.5% |
| 2020 | 10.34 | +50.7% |
| 2021 | 13.95 | +34.9% |
| 2022 | 17.98 | +28.9% |
| 2023 | 19.36 | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 21 | +8.5% |
| 2025 | 23.28 | +10.9% |
| 2026 | 25.44 | +9.3% |
| 2027 | 26.75 | +5.1% |
| 2028 | 26.84 | +0.3% |
| 2029 | 25.87 | -3.6% |
| 2030 | 24.64 | -4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 47.22 | 29.06 | 71.01 | 9 |
| 2000s | 11.83 | -2.18 | 30.29 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.52 | 2.49 | 8.61 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.08 | 10.34 | 26.84 | 10 |
| 2030s | 24.64 | 24.64 | 24.64 | 1 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More external debt data for New Zealand
- Other investment, Debt instruments 29.41 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.9582 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 5,523 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.1114 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 104.01 billion (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -0.0081 (2030)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 2 (2030)
- Gross debt, General government, Percent of fiscal year GDP 29.95 (2015)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 5.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross debt, General government, Percent of GDP 53 (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net debt, general government, percent of gdp in New Zealand?
- Net debt, general government, percent of gdp in New Zealand was 24.64 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest net debt, general government, percent of gdp recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 71.01 in 1992.
- What is the lowest net debt, general government, percent of gdp recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.18 in 2008.
- How does New Zealand rank for net debt, general government, percent of gdp?
- New Zealand ranks 72nd out of 90 countries with data for 2030.
- Is net debt, general government, percent of gdp rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Net debt, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October