24_International reserves in New Zealand
New Zealand: 24_International reserves was 34.74 billion excluding gold in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
34.74 billion excluding gold
Change on year
up 34.2%
World rank
47th
of 175 countries
All-time high
34.74 billion excluding gold
in 2026
All-time low
3.17 billion excluding gold
in 1992
Years of data
37
1990–2026
24_International reserves in New Zealand, 1990–2026
Source: IMF. Measured in excluding gold.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 24_international reserves in New Zealand is 34.74 billion excluding gold, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
That represents a change of up 34.2% on the previous year and up 107.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves in New Zealand peaked at 34.74 billion excluding gold in 2026 and was at its lowest, 3.17 billion excluding gold, in 1992.
That places New Zealand 47th out of 175 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | excluding gold | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.25 billion excluding gold | — |
| 1991 | 3.88 billion excluding gold | +19.2% |
| 1992 | 3.17 billion excluding gold | -18.2% |
| 1993 | 3.29 billion excluding gold | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 3.89 billion excluding gold | +18.0% |
| 1995 | 4.10 billion excluding gold | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 4.58 billion excluding gold | +11.7% |
| 1997 | 4.52 billion excluding gold | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 4.19 billion excluding gold | -7.1% |
| 1999 | 3.86 billion excluding gold | -8.0% |
| 2000 | 3.94 billion excluding gold | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 3.48 billion excluding gold | -11.8% |
| 2002 | 3.37 billion excluding gold | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 5.03 billion excluding gold | +49.3% |
| 2004 | 6.63 billion excluding gold | +31.9% |
| 2005 | 6.26 billion excluding gold | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 9.08 billion excluding gold | +45.1% |
| 2007 | 14.54 billion excluding gold | +60.1% |
| 2008 | 19.47 billion excluding gold | +33.9% |
| 2009 | 11.54 billion excluding gold | -40.7% |
| 2010 | 16.66 billion excluding gold | +44.3% |
| 2011 | 18.87 billion excluding gold | +13.3% |
| 2012 | 19.18 billion excluding gold | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 19.94 billion excluding gold | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 18.20 billion excluding gold | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 18.51 billion excluding gold | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 16.77 billion excluding gold | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 18.56 billion excluding gold | +10.7% |
| 2018 | 21.71 billion excluding gold | +17.0% |
| 2019 | 18.81 billion excluding gold | -13.4% |
| 2020 | 23.49 billion excluding gold | +24.9% |
| 2021 | 12.92 billion excluding gold | -45.0% |
| 2022 | 16.21 billion excluding gold | +25.5% |
| 2023 | 14.75 billion excluding gold | -9.0% |
| 2024 | 16.22 billion excluding gold | +9.9% |
| 2025 | 25.88 billion excluding gold | +59.6% |
| 2026 | 34.74 billion excluding gold | +34.2% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 34.74 billion excluding gold is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.73 billion excluding gold, 1.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 34.74 billion excluding gold is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 24.53 billion excluding gold, 1.4× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.87 billion excluding gold | 3.17 billion excluding gold | 4.58 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.33 billion excluding gold | 3.37 billion excluding gold | 19.47 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.72 billion excluding gold | 16.66 billion excluding gold | 21.71 billion excluding gold | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.60 billion excluding gold | 12.92 billion excluding gold | 34.74 billion excluding gold | 7 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More reference data data for New Zealand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0459 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 42.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 47.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2499 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 24_international reserves in New Zealand?
- 24_international reserves in New Zealand was 34.74 billion excluding gold in 2026, according to IMF.
- What is the highest 24_international reserves recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 34.74 billion excluding gold in 2026.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.17 billion excluding gold in 1992.
- How does New Zealand rank for 24_international reserves?
- New Zealand ranks 47th out of 175 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 24_international reserves rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from IMF, published as part of 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The data on international reserve assets refer to entries published in the world tables of the IMF’s International Financial Statistics (IFS).