Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in New Zealand
New Zealand: Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government was 2 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2030)
2
Change on year
up 28.5%
World rank
33rd
of 188 countries
All-time high
9.87
in 1995
All-time low
-4.88
in 2010
Years of data
40
1991–2030
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in New Zealand, 1991–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in New Zealand is 2, measured in 2030.
That represents a change of up 28.5% on the previous year and up 154.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in New Zealand peaked at 9.87 in 1995 and was at its lowest, -4.88, in 2010.
New Zealand ranks 33rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.36 | — |
| 1992 | 1.59 | +17.0% |
| 1993 | 5.81 | +264.9% |
| 1994 | 8.64 | +48.5% |
| 1995 | 9.87 | +14.3% |
| 1996 | 7.87 | -20.3% |
| 1997 | 5.68 | -27.9% |
| 1998 | 3.47 | -38.9% |
| 1999 | 2.34 | -32.6% |
| 2000 | 3.39 | +45.0% |
| 2001 | 3.65 | +7.7% |
| 2002 | 4.62 | +26.5% |
| 2003 | 5.63 | +22.0% |
| 2004 | 6.23 | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 6.41 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 5.44 | -15.2% |
| 2007 | 4.17 | -23.2% |
| 2008 | 1.84 | -56.0% |
| 2009 | -1.45 | -179.1% |
| 2010 | -4.88 | +235.8% |
| 2011 | -4.15 | -14.8% |
| 2012 | -1.29 | -69.1% |
| 2013 | -0.5051 | -60.7% |
| 2014 | 0.3038 | -160.1% |
| 2015 | 1 | +230.7% |
| 2016 | 1.62 | +61.0% |
| 2017 | 1.97 | +22.0% |
| 2018 | 1.89 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | -1.88 | -199.5% |
| 2020 | -3.67 | +95.6% |
| 2021 | -2.75 | -25.1% |
| 2022 | -3.36 | +22.5% |
| 2023 | -2.74 | -18.6% |
| 2024 | -2.42 | -11.8% |
| 2025 | -2.49 | +3.0% |
| 2026 | -1.91 | -23.3% |
| 2027 | -0.7005 | -63.3% |
| 2028 | 0.4803 | -168.6% |
| 2029 | 1.55 | +223.4% |
| 2030 | 2 | +28.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.18 | 1.36 | 9.87 | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.99 | -1.45 | 6.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.5913 | -4.88 | 1.97 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.8 | -3.67 | 1.55 | 10 |
| 2030s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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)
- 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)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 19,534 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in New Zealand?
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government in New Zealand was 2 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 9.87 in 1995.
- What is the lowest primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.88 in 2010.
- How does New Zealand rank for primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government?
- New Zealand ranks 33rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), general government rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.4%. 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 Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October