New Zealand GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
New Zealand's gni per capita was $51,086 in 2025, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
New Zealand's gni per capita stood at $51,086 in 2025, a rise of +$3,506 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $51,086 by 2025. New Zealand ranked 27th globally.
New Zealand’s gross national income per capita has risen dramatically from a trough of 2,100.00 in 1968 to an all‑time peak of 51,086.00 in 2025, placing the country 27th globally among 64 years of World Bank coverage. This long‑run ascent reflects sustained productivity gains, diversification of export markets and a relatively open fiscal stance, while the early low point in the late 1960s coincided with a modest, agriculture‑dependent economy. The 2025 figure is only slightly below peers such as the United Kingdom (53,612.00) and Finland (53,506.00), underscoring New Zealand’s competitive position among high‑income economies despite its smaller scale. The upward trajectory has been reinforced by strong services growth and continued investment in technology and renewable energy. Maintaining this momentum will depend on preserving trade openness, addressing housing affordability and fostering skill development, factors that could further lift GNI per capita or, if constrained, temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $54,022 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $52,554 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $51,086 | - | - |
| 2025 | $51,086 | +$3,506 | #27 |
| 2024 | $47,580 | −$1,440 | #24 |
| 2023 | $49,020 | −$140 | #26 |
| 2022 | $49,160 | +$3,360 | #26 |
| 2021 | $45,800 | +$3,950 | #27 |
| 2020 | $41,850 | −$1,280 | #26 |
| 2019 | $43,130 | +$1,470 | #29 |
| 2018 | $41,660 | +$2,820 | #29 |
| 2017 | $38,840 | −$620 | #29 |
| 2016 | $39,460 | −$1,210 | #26 |
| 2015 | $40,670 | −$1,050 | #28 |
| 2014 | $41,720 | +$1,750 | #29 |
| 2013 | $39,970 | +$3,190 | #29 |
| 2012 | $36,780 | +$4,530 | #29 |
| 2011 | $32,250 | +$2,500 | #34 |
Analysis
New Zealand's gni per capita was $51,086 in 2025, a rise of +$3,506 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated $51,086 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Zealand's gni per capita was $51,086 in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 7.4% increase from the previous year.
New Zealand's gni per capita peaked at $51,086 in 2025.
The lowest gni per capita in New Zealand was $2,100 in 1968.
New Zealand ranks 27th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
New Zealand's gni per capita is projected to reach $51,086 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of New Zealand in 2025 was $51,086. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_new-zealand_gni-per-capita,
title = {New Zealand GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/new-zealand/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}