Capital intensity in New Zealand
New Zealand: Capital intensity was 131 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
131
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
18th
of 23 countries
All-time high
132
in 2012
All-time low
17
in 1890
Years of data
126
1890–2015
Capital intensity in New Zealand, 1890–2015
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital intensity in New Zealand is 131, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital intensity in New Zealand peaked at 132 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 17, in 1890.
That places New Zealand 18th out of 23 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital intensity in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 17 | — |
| 1891 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 18 | +5.9% |
| 1894 | 18 | +0.0% |
| 1895 | 18 | +0.0% |
| 1896 | 18 | +0.0% |
| 1897 | 19 | +5.6% |
| 1898 | 20 | +5.3% |
| 1899 | 20 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 21 | +5.0% |
| 1901 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 22 | +4.8% |
| 1903 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 23 | +4.5% |
| 1906 | 23 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 24 | +4.3% |
| 1908 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 25 | +4.2% |
| 1911 | 25 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 27 | +8.0% |
| 1913 | 28 | +3.7% |
| 1914 | 30 | +7.1% |
| 1915 | 31 | +3.3% |
| 1916 | 33 | +6.5% |
| 1917 | 32 | -3.0% |
| 1918 | 30 | -6.2% |
| 1919 | 30 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 30 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 29 | -3.3% |
| 1922 | 29 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 29 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 30 | +3.4% |
| 1925 | 30 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 30 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 31 | +3.3% |
| 1928 | 31 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 32 | +3.2% |
| 1930 | 32 | +0.0% |
| 1931 | 32 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 32 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 33 | +3.1% |
| 1934 | 33 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 34 | +3.0% |
| 1936 | 36 | +5.9% |
| 1937 | 41 | +13.9% |
| 1938 | 42 | +2.4% |
| 1939 | 44 | +4.8% |
| 1940 | 45 | +2.3% |
| 1941 | 46 | +2.2% |
| 1942 | 48 | +4.3% |
| 1943 | 50 | +4.2% |
| 1944 | 51 | +2.0% |
| 1945 | 53 | +3.9% |
| 1946 | 54 | +1.9% |
| 1947 | 54 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 53 | -1.9% |
| 1949 | 52 | -1.9% |
| 1950 | 52 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 55 | +5.8% |
| 1952 | 56 | +1.8% |
| 1953 | 58 | +3.6% |
| 1954 | 59 | +1.7% |
| 1955 | 62 | +5.1% |
| 1956 | 65 | +4.8% |
| 1957 | 67 | +3.1% |
| 1958 | 69 | +3.0% |
| 1959 | 72 | +4.3% |
| 1960 | 75 | +4.2% |
| 1961 | 77 | +2.7% |
| 1962 | 79 | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 82 | +3.8% |
| 1964 | 83 | +1.2% |
| 1965 | 84 | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 86 | +2.4% |
| 1967 | 87 | +1.2% |
| 1968 | 90 | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 93 | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 94 | +1.1% |
| 1971 | 94 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 95 | +1.1% |
| 1973 | 97 | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 97 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 98 | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 100 | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 103 | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 98 | -4.9% |
| 1979 | 99 | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 99 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 101 | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 102 | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 103 | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 103 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 102 | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 102 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 103 | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 108 | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 114 | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 115 | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 118 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 118 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 113 | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 110 | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 108 | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 107 | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 109 | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 112 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 111 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 112 | +0.9% |
| 2001 | 112 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 111 | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 112 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 111 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 113 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 115 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 118 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 121 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 127 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 127 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 128 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 132 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 132 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 130 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 131 | +0.8% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 131 is below the median for high income countries, which is 198, 66% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 18.2 | 17 | 20 | 10 |
| 1900s | 22.6 | 21 | 24 | 10 |
| 1910s | 29.1 | 25 | 33 | 10 |
| 1920s | 30.1 | 29 | 32 | 10 |
| 1930s | 35.9 | 32 | 44 | 10 |
| 1940s | 50.6 | 45 | 54 | 10 |
| 1950s | 61.5 | 52 | 72 | 10 |
| 1960s | 83.6 | 75 | 93 | 10 |
| 1970s | 97.5 | 94 | 103 | 10 |
| 1980s | 103.7 | 99 | 114 | 10 |
| 1990s | 112.1 | 107 | 118 | 10 |
| 2000s | 115.2 | 111 | 127 | 10 |
| 2010s | 130 | 127 | 132 | 6 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More reference data data for New Zealand
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- 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 capital intensity in New Zealand?
- Capital intensity in New Zealand was 131 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest capital intensity recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 132 in 2012.
- What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 in 1890.
- How does New Zealand rank for capital intensity?
- New Zealand ranks 18th out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
- Is capital intensity rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Capital intensity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Capital intensity is defined as the total stock of capital divided by the total hours worked. This is measured in 2010 international-$ per hour.