New Zealand: Productivity, relative to the U.S.

For that indicator, we provide data for New Zealand from 1970 to 2021. The average value for New Zealand during that period was 62.69 index points with a minimum of 55.02 index points in 2005 and a maximum of 69.02 index points in 1972. The latest value from 2021 is 59.61 index points. For comparison, the world average in 2021 based on 37 countries is 77.92 index points. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The index sets the level of GDP per hour worked in the U.S. to 100 and uses it as basis to compare other countries. Countries with an index greater (smaller) than 100 have greater (lower) labor productivity than the U.S. The GDP used in the calculation is adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity to account for price differences across countries.