Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in New Zealand
New Zealand: Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate was 0.5743 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 0.5743 % change on previous year for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in 2027.
The figure is down 13.4% on the previous year and down 84.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 4.22 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -0.2332 % change on previous year, in 2024.
That places New Zealand 119th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0.8408 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 1993 | 1.05 % change on previous year | +24.5% |
| 1994 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +152.0% |
| 1995 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 2.86 % change on previous year | +14.5% |
| 1997 | 1.09 % change on previous year | -62.0% |
| 1998 | 0.3068 % change on previous year | -71.8% |
| 1999 | 0.8612 % change on previous year | +180.7% |
| 2000 | 0.893 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 2.01 % change on previous year | +124.6% |
| 2002 | 2.92 % change on previous year | +45.6% |
| 2003 | 1.82 % change on previous year | -37.8% |
| 2004 | 2.81 % change on previous year | +54.5% |
| 2005 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 2007 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 2008 | 0.9674 % change on previous year | -39.3% |
| 2009 | 0.7645 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 2010 | 0.8077 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +82.6% |
| 2012 | 0.4482 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 2013 | 0.8528 % change on previous year | +90.3% |
| 2014 | 3.25 % change on previous year | +281.0% |
| 2015 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 2016 | 4.22 % change on previous year | +67.6% |
| 2017 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2018 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -44.4% |
| 2019 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 2020 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 1.71 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 2022 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 2023 | 1.95 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 2024 | -0.2332 % change on previous year | -112.0% |
| 2025 | 0.737 % change on previous year | -416.1% |
| 2026 | 0.6628 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2027 | 0.5743 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.62 % change on previous year | 0.3068 % change on previous year | 2.86 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.89 % change on previous year | 0.7645 % change on previous year | 2.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.08 % change on previous year | 0.4482 % change on previous year | 4.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.03 % change on previous year | -0.2332 % change on previous year | 1.95 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 116 Viet Nam 0.7361 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Fiji 0.717 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Tunisia 0.5951 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Iran, Islamic Republic of 0.574 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Brunei Darussalam 0.5234 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Canada 0.5143 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for New Zealand
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.0748 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.0721 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0776 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.4877 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,200 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 511.04 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,819 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,994 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 5,812 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in New Zealand?
- Labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate in New Zealand was 0.5743 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 4.22 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.2332 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does New Zealand rank for labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate?
- New Zealand ranks 119th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.