New Zealand Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
New Zealand's consumer price index was 148.45 in 2025, ranked 113th globally. This represents a 5.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
New Zealand's consumer price index stood at 148.45 in 2025, a rise of +7.59 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 148.45 by 2025. New Zealand ranked 113th globally.
New Zealand's Consumer Price Index has experienced a significant increase over the past 66 years, with the latest value standing at 148.45 in 2025. This represents an all-time peak, surpassing the previous high of 4.99 in 1960. In comparison, Togo, which ranks closest to New Zealand in the global Consumer Price Index, has a value of 148.70 in 2025. The sharp rise in prices indicates a substantial increase in the cost of living in New Zealand since the 1960s, when the Consumer Price Index was at its lowest point. This trend suggests that New Zealand's economy has experienced periods of high inflation, with the latest value indicating a continued upward trajectory. A shift in monetary policy or changes in global commodity prices could potentially alter this trend, with a decrease in inflation rates likely to be driven by a combination of factors such as lower interest rates and increased global demand for New Zealand's exports.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 161.53 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 154.99 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 148.45 | - | - |
| 2025 | 148.45 | +7.59 | #113 |
| 2024 | 140.86 | +4.00 | #57 |
| 2023 | 136.86 | +7.42 | #60 |
| 2022 | 129.44 | +8.66 | #53 |
| 2021 | 120.78 | +4.58 | #56 |
| 2020 | 116.20 | +1.96 | #50 |
| 2019 | 114.24 | +1.82 | #45 |
| 2018 | 112.42 | +1.77 | #41 |
| 2017 | 110.65 | +2.01 | #41 |
| 2016 | 108.64 | +0.70 | #43 |
| 2015 | 107.94 | +0.32 | #37 |
| 2014 | 107.63 | +1.31 | #40 |
| 2013 | 106.32 | +1.19 | #31 |
| 2012 | 105.13 | +1.10 | #30 |
| 2011 | 104.03 | +4.03 | #79 |
Analysis
New Zealand's consumer price index was 148.45 in 2025, a rise of +7.59 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 148.45 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Zealand's consumer price index was 148.45 in 2025. Ranked 113th globally. This represents a 5.4% increase from the previous year.
New Zealand's consumer price index peaked at 148.45 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in New Zealand was 4.99 in 1960.
New Zealand ranks 113th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
New Zealand's consumer price index is projected to reach 148.45 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of New Zealand in 2025 was 148.45. This ranks 113th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_new-zealand_consumer-price-index,
title = {New Zealand Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/new-zealand/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}