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Introduction
BACKGROUNDNew Zealand is a sovereign nation in Australia and New Zealand, Oceania. The capital is Wellington. The government is a parliamentary democracy. Official/primary language(s): English, MΔori. UN member since 1945.
CIA World Factbook (archived) Β· World Bank Β· Government Sources
5.3M
Population
$260.2B
GDP (Nominal)
268,021 kmΒ²
Area
Wellington
Capital
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Geography
CORE268,021 kmΒ²
Total Area
Wellington
Capital
Oceania
Continent
+13 UTC
Timezone
Location
Region
Oceania β Australia and New Zealand
Continent
Oceania
Land Use
Forest Area
37.8%
World Bank (2023)
Arable Land
2.0%
World Bank (2023)
Total Area
268,021 kmΒ²
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People & Society
DEMOGRAPHICS5.3M
Population
83.0 yr
Life Expectancy
1.6
Fertility Rate
83.9%
Urban Pop.
Population & Language
Population
5.3M
World Bank (2024)
Languages
English, MΔori
Urbanization
83.9%
World Bank (2024)
Vital Rates
Birth Rate /1000
10.9
Death Rate /1000
7.2
Fertility Rate
1.6
Life Expectancy
83.0 years
Health Indicators
Infant Mortality /1000
4.0
World Bank (2023)
Under-5 Mortality /1000
4.7
World Bank (2023)
Maternal Mortality /100K
7
World Bank (2023)
Literacy Rate
N/A
World Bank ()
Education
Literacy Rate
N/A
World Bank
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
5.3%
World Bank (2023)
Internet Users
96.2%
World Bank (2023)
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Environment
CLIMATE & ECOLOGYEnvironmental Indicators
Forest Area (% of land)
37.8%
World Bank (2023)
Arable Land (%)
2.0%
World Bank (2023)
Renewable Energy (% total)
28.9%
World Bank (2021)
Access to Electricity
100.0%
World Bank (2023)
Water & Sanitation
Access to Safe Water
100.0%
World Bank (2024)
Access to Sanitation
100.0%
World Bank (2024)
Electricity Access
100.0%
World Bank (2023)
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Government
POLITICAL STRUCTUREOverview
Type
Parliamentary Democracy
Capital
Wellington
Official Name
New Zealand
UN Member Since
1945
Executive
Head of State
Charles III
Head of Government
Christopher Luxon
National Information
Currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Calling Code
+64
ISO Codes
NZ / NZL
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Economy & Growth
ECONOMIC DATA$260.2B
GDP Nominal
$49,205
GDP Per Capita
1.3%
GDP Growth
4.7%
Unemployment
GDP
GDP (Current USD)
$260.2B
World Bank (2024)
GDP Per Capita (USD)
$49,205
World Bank (2024)
Real GDP Growth
1.3%
World Bank (2024)
GNI Per Capita
$47,580
World Bank (2024)
Labor & Prices
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
World Bank (2024)
Inflation (CPI)
2.9%
World Bank (2024)
Poverty Rate (<$2.15/day)
N/A
World Bank
GINI Index
N/A
World Bank
Trade
Exports (USD)
$64.5B
World Bank (2024)
Imports (USD)
$68.7B
World Bank (2024)
FDI Net Inflows (USD)
$1.8B
World Bank (2024)
Trade (% of GDP)
51.2%
World Bank (2024)
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Energy & Resources
ENERGYEnergy Access & Mix
Access to Electricity
100.0%
World Bank (2023)
Renewable Energy (% total)
28.9%
World Bank (2021)
Resource Indicators
Military Expenditure (% GDP)
1.2%
World Bank (2024)
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
10.1%
World Bank (2024)
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
5.3%
World Bank (2023)
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Communications
TELECOMInternet Users (% of pop.)
96.2%
World Bank (2023)
Mobile Subscriptions /100 people
126.9
World Bank (2023)
Calling Code
+64
Languages
English, MΔori
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Transportation
LOGISTICSTransportation data for New Zealand is available through national government sources, ICAO (aviation), IMO (maritime), and the CIA World Factbook (archived). Key indicators include airports, roadways, railways, merchant marine fleet, and major ports.
CIA World Factbook (archived) Β· ICAO Β· IMO
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Military & Security
DEFENSEDefense Spending
Military Expenditure (% GDP)
1.2%
World Bank (2024)
Government Type
Parliamentary Democracy
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Terrorism
GTI0.84/10
GTI Score
LOW
Threat Level
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Travel Advisory
Institute for Economics & Peace β Global Terrorism Index 2024 Β· US State Department Travel Advisories
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Transnational Issues
CROSS-BORDERTrafficking in Persons
Tier 1
US State Dept TIP Report 2024
Freedom Status
Free (99/100)
Freedom House 2024
Travel Advisory
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
US Department of State
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Agriculture & Food Security
WORLD BANKArable Land (% of area)
2.0%
World Bank (2023)
Forest Area (%)
37.8%
World Bank (2023)
World Bank WDI (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS, AG.LND.FRST.ZS)
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Financial Sector
WORLD BANKGovernment Debt (% GDP)
54.1%
World Bank (2023)
FDI Net Inflows (USD)
$1.8B
World Bank (2024)
Currency
New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
World Bank WDI (GC.DOD.TOTL.GD.ZS, BX.KLT.DINV.CD.WD)
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Gender Equality
WORLD BANKMaternal Mortality /100K
7.0
World Bank (2023)
Fertility Rate
1.6
World Bank (2023)
Life Expectancy at Birth
83.0
World Bank (2023)
World Bank WDI (SH.STA.MMRT, SP.DYN.TFRT.IN, SP.DYN.LE00.IN)
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Poverty & Inequality
WORLD BANKPoverty Rate (<$2.15/day)
N/A
World Bank
GINI Index
N/A
World Bank
GNI Per Capita (USD)
$47,580
World Bank (2024)
World Bank WDI (SI.POV.DDAY, SI.POV.GINI, NY.GNP.PCAP.CD)
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Science & Technology
WORLD BANKInternet Users (% of pop.)
96.2%
World Bank (2023)
Mobile Cellular Subscriptions /100
126.9
World Bank (2023)
World Bank WDI (IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.CEL.SETS.P2, GB.XPD.RSDV.GD.ZS)
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Urban Development
WORLD BANKUrban Population (%)
83.9%
World Bank (2024)
Access to Electricity
100.0%
World Bank (2023)
Access to Safe Water
100.0%
World Bank (2024)
Access to Sanitation
100.0%
World Bank (2024)
World Bank WDI (SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS, EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS, SH.H2O.BASW.ZS, SH.STA.BASS.ZS)
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Health (Expanded)
WORLD BANK + GOVLife Expectancy
83.0
World Bank (2023)
Infant Mortality /1000
4.0
World Bank (2023)
Under-5 Mortality /1000
4.7
World Bank (2023)
Maternal Mortality /100K
7.0
World Bank (2023)
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
10.1%
World Bank (2024)
Safe Water Access
100.0%
World Bank (2024)
Sanitation Access
100.0%
World Bank (2024)
World Bank WDI (SH.DYN.MORT, SH.STA.MMRT, SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS)
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Governance & Rule of Law
EXTENDED INTELLIGENCE85/100
CPI Score
9.61/10
Democracy Index
#11
Press Freedom Rank
Free
Freedom Status
Corruption & Transparency
CPI Score
85/100 (Rank: #3)
Transparency International CPI 2024
Basel AML Index
3.65/10
Basel Institute on Governance 2024
FATF Status
Regular Follow-Up
FATF Mutual Evaluations
Democracy & Freedom
Democracy Index
9.61/10
Economist Intelligence Unit 2023
Freedom Status
Free (99/100)
Freedom House FIW 2024
Press Freedom
Rank: #11/180
Reporters Without Borders 2024
State Fragility
Fragile States Index
14.5/120
Fund for Peace FSI 2024
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Trade & Sanctions
EXTENDEDExports (USD)
$64.5B
World Bank (2024)
Imports (USD)
$68.7B
World Bank (2024)
Trade (% of GDP)
51.2%
World Bank (2024)
FDI Net Inflows
$1.8B
World Bank (2024)
World Bank WDI Β· Global Affairs Β· OFAC Β· EU Sanctions Map
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All Data Sources
35+ SOURCESCIA Factbook (Archived)
CIA World Factbook β DISCONTINUED Feb 4, 2026. All 258 country pages removed from cia.gov. This platform preserves and extends New Zealand's data using 35+ alternative open sources.
World Bank Open Data
| Category | Key Indicators |
|---|---|
| Economy & Growth | NY.GDP.MKTP.CD, NY.GDP.PCAP.CD, FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG, SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS |
| Health | SH.DYN.MORT, SH.STA.MMRT, SP.DYN.LE00.IN, SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS |
| Education | SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS, SE.ADT.LITR.ZS |
| Environment | AG.LND.FRST.ZS, AG.LND.ARBL.ZS, EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS |
| Infrastructure | IT.NET.USER.ZS, IT.CEL.SETS.P2, EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS |
| Poverty | SI.POV.DDAY, SI.POV.GINI, NY.GNP.PCAP.CD |
| Trade | NE.EXP.GNFS.CD, NE.IMP.GNFS.CD, BX.KLT.DINV.CD.WD |
| Demographics | SP.POP.TOTL, SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS, SP.DYN.TFRT.IN |
International Risk & Governance Sources
| Source | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Transparency International | CPI β Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 |
| Freedom House | Freedom in the World 2024 |
| US State Department | TIP Report 2024 Β· Travel Advisories |
| Institute for Economics & Peace | Global Terrorism Index 2024 |
| Basel Institute on Governance | Basel AML Index 2024 |
| Fund for Peace | Fragile States Index 2024 |
| Economist Intelligence Unit | Democracy Index 2023 |
| Reporters Without Borders | Press Freedom Index 2024 |
| FATF / FSRBs | AML/CFT Mutual Evaluations |
| UNDP | Human Development Index |
| IMF | World Economic Outlook, Article IV |
| OECD | Comparative indicators |
| SIPRI | Military expenditure, arms transfers |
| UNHCR | Refugee data |
| IEA | Energy statistics |
Categories Coverage
This platform covers 25+ categories with 100+ data fields from 35+ validated sources. World Bank data is fetched via API v2 from the most recent available year (2018-2024). All risk indices use the latest published edition.
Social Protection & Labor
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