New Zealand—Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #126 of 191Series years: 2000–2031
Latest Value
-2.9%
2031
YoY Change
+6.5%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#126
of 191 countries
Maximum
-0.8%
2001
Minimum
-9.0%
2022
Last
-2.9%
Previous
-3.1%
Highest
-0.8%
Lowest
-9.0%
Unit
percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
New Zealand's current account balance (% of GDP) was -4.0% in 2026, ranking #126 out of 191 countries. This represents a +6.5% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was -0.8% (2001) and the lowest was -9.0% (2022). The IMF WEO projects -2.9% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -2.9% | +6.5% |
| 2030 | -3.1% | +6.1% |
| 2029 | -3.3% | +8.3% |
| 2028 | -3.6% | +5.3% |
| 2027 | -3.8% | +5.0% |
| 2026 | -4.0% | -8.1% |
| 2025 | -3.7% | +21.3% |
| 2024 | -4.7% | +25.4% |
| 2023 | -6.3% | +30.0% |
| 2022 | -9.0% | -55.2% |
| 2021 | -5.8% | -480.0% |
| 2020 | -1.0% | +65.5% |
| 2019 | -2.9% | +32.6% |
| 2018 | -4.3% | -48.3% |
| 2017 | -2.9% | -38.1% |
| 2016 | -2.1% | +25.0% |
| 2015 | -2.8% | +9.7% |
| 2014 | -3.1% | +3.1% |
| 2013 | -3.2% | +17.9% |
| 2012 | -3.9% | -39.3% |
| 2011 | -2.8% | -21.7% |
| 2010 | -2.3% | -4.5% |
| 2009 | -2.2% | +71.4% |
| 2008 | -7.7% | -11.6% |
| 2007 | -6.9% | +4.2% |
| 2006 | -7.2% | -1.4% |
| 2005 | -7.1% | -54.3% |
| 2004 | -4.6% | -84.0% |
| 2003 | -2.5% | -19.0% |
| 2002 | -2.1% | -162.5% |
| 2001 | -0.8% | +75.8% |
| 2000 | -3.3% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -4.0% | -8.1% |
| 2027Forecast | -3.8% | +5.0% |
| 2028Forecast | -3.6% | +5.3% |
| 2029Forecast | -3.3% | +8.3% |
| 2030Forecast | -3.1% | +6.1% |
| 2031Forecast | -2.9% | +6.5% |
Top Countries — Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macao SAR, China | 35.0% | 2026 |
| 2 | Kuwait | 26.0% | 2026 |
| 3 | Guyana | 21.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | San Marino | 17.1% | 2026 |
| 5 | Singapore | 16.6% | 2026 |
| 6 | Andorra | 16.0% | 2026 |
| 7 | Brunei Darussalam | 14.5% | 2026 |
| 8 | Norway | 14.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Papua New Guinea | 13.7% | 2026 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 12.7% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Current-account balance relative to GDP.
Methodology
Based on balance of payments data. Includes trade balance, net income from abroad, and net current transfers.
Unit
percent of GDP
Source: International Monetary Fund (World Economic Outlook)Available series: 2000–2031View original source →