Inflation in New Zealand
Consumer price inflation in New Zealand averaged 2.1% in the ten years to 2022, in line with the Asia-Pacific regional average of 2.1%. The 2022 average figure was 7.2%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
New Zealand Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for New Zealand from 2014 to 2023.
Source: Macrobond.
New Zealand Inflation Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 1.6 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 7.2 | 5.7 |
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, eop) | 1.9 | 1.4 | 5.9 | 7.2 | 4.7 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 2.1 | 1.0 | 4.6 | 8.3 | 3.1 |
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