Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in New Zealand
New Zealand: Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) was 1.72 % change on previous year in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in New Zealand, 1991–2027
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 1.72 % change on previous year for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in 2027.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 306.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in New Zealand peaked at 4.48 % change on previous year in 2024 and was at its lowest, -1.22 % change on previous year, in 2016.
That places New Zealand 94th 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.
Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.76 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 2.96 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -53.6% |
| 1994 | -0.8925 % change on previous year | -165.0% |
| 1995 | -0.2718 % change on previous year | -69.5% |
| 1996 | -0.8604 % change on previous year | +216.5% |
| 1997 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -303.9% |
| 1998 | 2.21 % change on previous year | +25.9% |
| 1999 | 0.5076 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 2000 | 0.417 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 2001 | -0.5439 % change on previous year | -230.4% |
| 2002 | -0.2452 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 2003 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -1239.1% |
| 2004 | 0.0925 % change on previous year | -96.7% |
| 2005 | -0.6775 % change on previous year | -832.7% |
| 2006 | -0.2189 % change on previous year | -67.7% |
| 2007 | 0.3503 % change on previous year | -260.0% |
| 2008 | 1.16 % change on previous year | +231.4% |
| 2009 | 1.8 % change on previous year | +54.7% |
| 2010 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2011 | -0.1898 % change on previous year | -110.8% |
| 2012 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -972.9% |
| 2013 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 2014 | -0.9367 % change on previous year | -148.3% |
| 2015 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -323.2% |
| 2016 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -158.5% |
| 2017 | -0.8328 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 2018 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -330.2% |
| 2019 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +63.8% |
| 2020 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 2021 | -0.843 % change on previous year | -129.5% |
| 2022 | -1.07 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 2023 | -0.8692 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2024 | 4.48 % change on previous year | -615.9% |
| 2025 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 2026 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 1.72 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.06 % change on previous year | -0.8925 % change on previous year | 2.96 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.4923 % change on previous year | -0.6775 % change on previous year | 2.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.932 % change on previous year | -1.22 % change on previous year | 3.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.21 % change on previous year | -1.07 % change on previous year | 4.48 % change on previous year | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in New Zealand?
- Persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) in New Zealand was 1.72 % change on previous year in 2027, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 4.48 % change on previous year in 2024.
- What is the lowest persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.22 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does New Zealand rank for persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+)?
- New Zealand ranks 94th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is persons outside the labour force (ilo modelled estimates) (15+) rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 306.1%. 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 Persons outside the 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 Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.