Share of World GDP: New Zealand
New Zealand's share of world gdp is currently 0.1% as of 2026. # New Zealand Share of World GDP New Zealand accounts for 0.
Current (2026)
0.1%
-0.7% y/y
Peak (1982)
0.2%
Low (2026)
0.1%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1980–2026 · 51 pts
Share of World GDP — New Zealand
1980 — 2026
Share of World GDP — New Zealand
Analysis# New Zealand Share of World GDP
New Zealand accounts for 0.141% of global GDP in 2026, matching its all-time low. This represents a substantial decline from the country's peak of 0.237% in 1982, reflecting a 38.7% contraction in relative economic weight over the past four decades. The current share places New Zealand among smaller developed economies on the world stage, despite maintaining advanced economy status.
The erosion of New Zealand's global economic share accelerated noticeably after 2016. From 2017 through 2026, the metric declined from 0.161% to 0.141%, a continuous downward trajectory with minimal recovery. Projections suggest the share will stabilize near current levels rather than reverse course, indicating New Zealand's reduced influence in global economic output relative to faster-growing peers in Asia and emerging markets.
Historical Data
51 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 0.1% | -0.73% |
| 2029 | 0.1% | -1.44% |
| 2028 | 0.1% | -0.71% |
| 2027 | 0.1% | -0.71% |
| 2026 | 0.1% | -0.70% |
| 2025 | 0.1% | -2.07% |
| 2024 | 0.1% | -3.97% |
| 2023 | 0.2% | -1.31% |
| 2022 | 0.2% | -0.65% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | -4.94% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | +2.53% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | +1.94% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | -3.73% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | +0.00% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | +0.63% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | +0.00% |
| 2014 | 0.2% | +0.63% |
| 2013 | 0.2% | -1.24% |
| 2012 | 0.2% | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 0.2% | -1.82% |
Show all 51 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.2% | -3.51% |
| 2009 | 0.2% | -0.58% |
| 2008 | 0.2% | -2.82% |
| 2007 | 0.2% | -1.67% |
| 2006 | 0.2% | -2.17% |
| 2005 | 0.2% | -1.08% |
| 2004 | 0.2% | -0.53% |
| 2003 | 0.2% | +1.08% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | +1.65% |
| 2001 | 0.2% | +0.00% |
| 2000 | 0.2% | -0.55% |
| 1999 | 0.2% | +0.55% |
| 1998 | 0.2% | -2.15% |
| 1997 | 0.2% | -1.59% |
| 1996 | 0.2% | +0.53% |
| 1995 | 0.2% | +1.08% |
| 1994 | 0.2% | +2.76% |
| 1993 | 0.2% | +3.43% |
| 1992 | 0.2% | -9.79% |
| 1991 | 0.2% | -3.48% |
| 1990 | 0.2% | -3.83% |
| 1989 | 0.2% | -3.24% |
| 1988 | 0.2% | -3.57% |
| 1987 | 0.2% | -1.32% |
| 1986 | 0.2% | -1.30% |
| 1985 | 0.2% | -2.54% |
| 1984 | 0.2% | +2.16% |
| 1983 | 0.2% | -2.53% |
| 1982 | 0.2% | +2.60% |
| 1981 | 0.2% | +0.43% |
| 1980 | 0.2% | — |
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