Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in New Zealand
New Zealand: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) was 0.2564 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in New Zealand, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in New Zealand stood at 0.2564 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in New Zealand peaked at 10.89 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -12.67 % change on previous year, in 2022.
That places New Zealand 108th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, 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 income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.3562 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0.2662 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
| 2007 | 0.2655 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 0.1765 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 2009 | 0.1762 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 0.1759 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 0.0878 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 2012 | 0.1754 % change on previous year | +99.8% |
| 2013 | 0.1751 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 0.1748 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 0.1745 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 0.2613 % change on previous year | +49.7% |
| 2017 | 0.1738 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 2018 | 0.2602 % change on previous year | +49.7% |
| 2019 | 0.173 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 2020 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +2146.1% |
| 2021 | 10.89 % change on previous year | +180.2% |
| 2022 | -12.67 % change on previous year | -216.3% |
| 2023 | 0.1717 % change on previous year | -101.4% |
| 2024 | 0.2571 % change on previous year | +49.7% |
| 2025 | 0.2564 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 0.2564 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.2024 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 0.2564 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.3231 % change on previous year, 79% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in New Zealand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2146.1% | 0.173 % change on previous year | 3.89 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.2481 % change on previous year | 0.1762 % change on previous year | 0.3562 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.1832 % change on previous year | 0.0878 % change on previous year | 0.2613 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4653 % change on previous year | -12.67 % change on previous year | 10.89 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 105 Israel 0.273 % change on previous year compare
- 106 El Salvador 0.2667 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Azerbaijan 0.2616 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Slovakia 0.2547 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Brunei Darussalam 0.2375 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Japan 0.2361 % 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 income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in New Zealand?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in New Zealand was 0.2564 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 10.89 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.67 % change on previous year in 2022.
- How does New Zealand rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1)?
- New Zealand ranks 108th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.9%. 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 income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), 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 income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.