Subnational government expenditure in New Zealand

New Zealand: Subnational government expenditure was 40.55 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
40.55 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
26th
of 36 countries
All-time high
44.12 Percentage of GDP
in 2011
All-time low
34.15 Percentage of GDP
in 2017
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Subnational government expenditure in New Zealand, 2000–2024

0102030402000201220242000: 37.7 Percentage of GDP2001: 37.1 Percentage of GDP2002: 36.7 Percentage of GDP2003: 36.9 Percentage of GDP2004: 36.9 Percentage of GDP2005: 37.8 Percentage of GDP2006: 39 Percentage of GDP2007: 38.7 Percentage of GDP2008: 41.5 Percentage of GDP2009: 39 Percentage of GDP2010: 38.9 Percentage of GDP2011: 44.1 Percentage of GDP2012: 38.9 Percentage of GDP2013: 37.3 Percentage of GDP2014: 36.7 Percentage of GDP2015: 36.1 Percentage of GDP2016: 35 Percentage of GDP2017: 34.1 Percentage of GDP2018: 34.2 Percentage of GDP2019: 35.1 Percentage of GDP2020: 40.9 Percentage of GDP2021: 38.3 Percentage of GDP2022: 40.1 Percentage of GDP2023: 39.2 Percentage of GDP2024: 40.6 Percentage of GDP

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for subnational government expenditure in New Zealand is 40.55 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, subnational government expenditure in New Zealand peaked at 44.12 Percentage of GDP in 2011 and was at its lowest, 34.15 Percentage of GDP, in 2017.

New Zealand ranks 26th of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Subnational government expenditure in New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Subnational government expenditure in New Zealand, 2000 to 2024.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 37.73 Percentage of GDP
2001 37.13 Percentage of GDP -1.6%
2002 36.67 Percentage of GDP -1.2%
2003 36.94 Percentage of GDP +0.7%
2004 36.88 Percentage of GDP -0.2%
2005 37.84 Percentage of GDP +2.6%
2006 38.99 Percentage of GDP +3.0%
2007 38.71 Percentage of GDP -0.7%
2008 41.54 Percentage of GDP +7.3%
2009 38.99 Percentage of GDP -6.1%
2010 38.91 Percentage of GDP -0.2%
2011 44.12 Percentage of GDP +13.4%
2012 38.92 Percentage of GDP -11.8%
2013 37.33 Percentage of GDP -4.1%
2014 36.73 Percentage of GDP -1.6%
2015 36.1 Percentage of GDP -1.7%
2016 35.05 Percentage of GDP -2.9%
2017 34.15 Percentage of GDP -2.6%
2018 34.18 Percentage of GDP +0.1%
2019 35.08 Percentage of GDP +2.6%
2020 40.88 Percentage of GDP +16.5%
2021 38.27 Percentage of GDP -6.4%
2022 40.07 Percentage of GDP +4.7%
2023 39.16 Percentage of GDP -2.3%
2024 40.55 Percentage of GDP +3.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 38.14 Percentage of GDP 36.67 Percentage of GDP 41.54 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 37.06 Percentage of GDP 34.15 Percentage of GDP 44.12 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s 39.78 Percentage of GDP 38.27 Percentage of GDP 40.88 Percentage of GDP 5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 23 Czechia 43.2 Percentage of GDP compare
  2. 24 Portugal 42.38 Percentage of GDP compare
  3. 25 OECD 42.16 Percentage of GDP compare
  4. 27 United States 39.57 Percentage of GDP compare
  5. 28 Lithuania 39.42 Percentage of GDP compare
  6. 29 Australia 39.28 Percentage of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is subnational government expenditure in New Zealand?
Subnational government expenditure in New Zealand was 40.55 Percentage of GDP in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest subnational government expenditure recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 44.12 Percentage of GDP in 2011.
What is the lowest subnational government expenditure recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 34.15 Percentage of GDP in 2017.
How does New Zealand rank for subnational government expenditure?
New Zealand ranks 26th out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
Is subnational government expenditure rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this New Zealand data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Subnational government expenditure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Subnational government expenditure
Unit
Percentage of GDP
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
42 places, 1,036 data points, 2000–2024
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This dataset includes subnational government expenditure expressed in several units of measures: USD PPP, USD PPP per capita, percentage of GDP, and percentage of total public expenditure. The Subnational Government Structure and Finance Dashboard compiles several datasets with comparable data on institutional organisation and public finance at subnational government level. It provides data for the time period 2000 - 2024 (based on data availability), for all 38 OECD member countries, and the average for the European Union. It includes data for the subnational government sector, for both state and local government levels for some federal countries. The data for the latest year available is also available in PDF format and via an Interactive dashboard.