Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in New Zealand
New Zealand: Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment was 109,700 Persons in 2021. ▲ Rising
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in New Zealand, 1995–2021
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 109,700 Persons for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in 2021.
That represents a change of down 16.6% on the previous year and down 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in New Zealand peaked at 151,200 Persons in 2012 and was at its lowest, 81,100 Persons, in 2007.
New Zealand ranks 36th of 46 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 116,500 Persons | — |
| 1996 | 116,900 Persons | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 128,600 Persons | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 145,500 Persons | +13.1% |
| 1999 | 133,600 Persons | -8.2% |
| 2000 | 117,700 Persons | -11.9% |
| 2001 | 106,300 Persons | -9.7% |
| 2002 | 106,300 Persons | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 97,400 Persons | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 84,500 Persons | -13.2% |
| 2005 | 82,500 Persons | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 85,400 Persons | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 81,100 Persons | -5.0% |
| 2008 | 91,500 Persons | +12.8% |
| 2009 | 133,700 Persons | +46.1% |
| 2010 | 142,600 Persons | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 140,300 Persons | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 151,200 Persons | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 137,900 Persons | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 132,500 Persons | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 135,500 Persons | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 134,700 Persons | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 128,600 Persons | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 120,100 Persons | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 115,500 Persons | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 131,500 Persons | +13.9% |
| 2021 | 109,700 Persons | -16.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 128,220 Persons | 116,500 Persons | 145,500 Persons | 5 |
| 2000s | 98,640 Persons | 81,100 Persons | 133,700 Persons | 10 |
| 2010s | 133,890 Persons | 115,500 Persons | 151,200 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 120,600 Persons | 109,700 Persons | 131,500 Persons | 2 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.0776 % change on previous year (2100)
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- 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 indicators levels - regions — unemployment in New Zealand?
- Labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment in New Zealand was 109,700 Persons in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 151,200 Persons in 2012.
- What is the lowest labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 81,100 Persons in 2007.
- How does New Zealand rank for labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment?
- New Zealand ranks 36th out of 46 countries with data for 2021.
- Is labour indicators levels - regions — unemployment rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Labour indicators levels - Regions — Unemployment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset presents indicators on the size of the labour force, employment, and unemployment in large regions (TL2) and, where available, in small regions (TL3). Data definition and source The labour force status is presented by sex, for 15-64 year-olds and 15+ year-olds age ranges, the latter having less country coverage. Data is based on a labour force survey using ILO guidelines and collected from Eurostat (reg_lmk) for EU countries and via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.