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Unemployment rate5.6%▲ +0.2Q2 2026GDP growth rate2.6%▲ +0.9Q2 2026Trade balance−1.35B NZD▲ +769.44MAug 2026Labour force participation rate70.7%▲ +0.3Q2 2026
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Change | Period | Next release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 5.4% | ▲ +0.2 | Q2 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Labour force participation rate | 70.7% | 70.4% | ▲ +0.3 | Q2 2026 | 3 Nov 2026 |
| GDP growth rate | 2.6% | 1.7% | ▲ +0.9 | Q2 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 |
| GDP | 114.92B NZD | 115.28B NZD | ▼ −0.3% | Q2 2026 | 16 Dec 2026 |
| Exports | 6.66B NZD | 7.22B NZD | ▼ −7.8% | Aug 2026 | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Imports | 8.00B NZD | 9.33B NZD | ▼ −14.2% | Aug 2026 | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Trade balance | −1.35B NZD | −2.12B NZD | ▲ +769.44M | Aug 2026 | 18 Oct 2026 |
Upcoming releases
New Zealand economic calendar →- 13 Oct 202621:45 UTCInternational travel: August 2026Aug 2026
- 15 Oct 202621:45 UTCSelected price indexes: September 2026Sep 2026
- 15 Oct 202621:45 UTCElectronic card transactions: September 2026Sep 2026
- 18 Oct 202621:45 UTCOverseas merchandise trade: September 2026Sep 2026
- 21 Oct 202621:45 UTCConsumers price index: September 2026 quarterQ3 2026
In the API
Economics API →| Indicator | Endpoint | History from |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | GET /v1/economics/NZL/unemployment | 1986 |
| Labour force participation rate | GET /v1/economics/NZL/labour-force-participation | 1986 |
| GDP growth rate | GET /v1/economics/NZL/gdp-growth | 1987 |
| GDP | GET /v1/economics/NZL/gdp | 1987 |
| Merchandise trade | GET /v1/economics/NZL/trade | 1960 |
Common questions
What is the unemployment rate in New Zealand?
The unemployment rate in New Zealand was 5.6% in Q2 2026.
What is the next economic release in New Zealand?
International travel: August 2026 for August 2026, scheduled for 13 Oct 2026, 21:45 UTC.
Where does this data come from?
Published by Stats NZ, and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.