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Colombia2.6%up 0.9 points from Q1 2026Q2 2026 · released 17 Sep 2026
New Zealand −1.6 ptsBelgium −0.7 ptsover 10 years
Compare with: Belgium
Key data points
- Last release
- 17 Sep 2026
- Observation period
- Q2 2026
- Next release
- 16 Dec 2026, 21:45 UTC
- Previous
- 1.7% Q1 2026
- Highest
- 17.8% Q2 2021
- Lowest
- −9.7% Q2 2020
- A year ago
- −0.9%
- Data since
- 1987
Indicator info
- Category
- GDP
- Source
- Stats NZ
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Units
- Percent
The change in real gross domestic product compared with the same quarter a year earlier.
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Released 17 Sep 20262.6%Q2 2026
In 68 days
Next release, 21:45 UTC16 Dec 2026Q3 2026
History
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 2.6% | +0.9 |
| Q1 2026 | 1.7% | +0.1 |
| Q4 2025 | 1.6% | +0.4 |
| Q3 2025 | 1.2% | +2.1 |
| Q2 2025 | −0.9% | −0.2 |
| Q1 2025 | −0.7% | +0.9 |
| Q4 2024 | −1.6% | −0.4 |
| Q3 2024 | −1.2% | −1.3 |
| Q2 2024 | 0.1% | −1.4 |
| Q1 2024 | 1.5% | +0.1 |
| Q4 2023 | 1.4% | +0.2 |
| Q3 2023 | 1.2% | −1.9 |
| Q2 2023 | 3.1% |
Common questions
What is the GDP growth rate in New Zealand now?
The GDP growth rate in New Zealand was 2.6% in Q2 2026, up 0.9 points from Q1 2026. The figure was released on 17 Sep 2026.
When is the next GDP growth rate release for New Zealand?
The next release is scheduled for 16 Dec 2026, 21:45 UTC, covering Q3 2026.
What are the highest and lowest values of the GDP growth rate in New Zealand?
In data since 1987, the highest was 17.8% in Q2 2021 and the lowest was −9.7% in Q2 2020.
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.