Military spending, annual growth rate in New Zealand
New Zealand: Military spending, annual growth rate was 3.25 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.25 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 187.6%
World rank
116th
of 172 countries
All-time high
73.41 % change on previous year
in 1943
All-time low
-94.07 % change on previous year
in 1928
Years of data
101
1921–2023
Military spending, annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1921–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, annual growth rate in New Zealand is 3.25 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 187.6% on the previous year and up 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 73.41 % change on previous year in 1943 and was at its lowest, -94.07 % change on previous year, in 1928.
That places New Zealand 116th out of 172 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, annual growth rate in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 44.58 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 13.65 % change on previous year | -69.4% |
| 1923 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -115.5% |
| 1924 | -9.37 % change on previous year | +342.6% |
| 1925 | 11.25 % change on previous year | -220.0% |
| 1926 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 1927 | -3.16 % change on previous year | -171.7% |
| 1928 | -94.07 % change on previous year | +2876.2% |
| 1929 | -4.67 % change on previous year | -95.0% |
| 1930 | -5.64 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 1931 | 8.63 % change on previous year | -252.9% |
| 1932 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -65.6% |
| 1933 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -47.4% |
| 1935 | 7.92 % change on previous year | +407.7% |
| 1936 | 21.15 % change on previous year | +167.0% |
| 1937 | 26.02 % change on previous year | +23.0% |
| 1938 | 21.31 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 1939 | -19.41 % change on previous year | -191.1% |
| 1940 | 38.63 % change on previous year | -299.0% |
| 1942 | 68.58 % change on previous year | +77.5% |
| 1943 | 73.41 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1944 | 17.61 % change on previous year | -76.0% |
| 1945 | -42.59 % change on previous year | -341.8% |
| 1946 | -44.53 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1947 | -77.62 % change on previous year | +74.3% |
| 1948 | -13.49 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
| 1949 | -6.8 % change on previous year | -49.6% |
| 1950 | -9.19 % change on previous year | +35.3% |
| 1951 | 15.08 % change on previous year | -264.0% |
| 1952 | 46.24 % change on previous year | +206.7% |
| 1953 | 12.6 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 1954 | 3.35 % change on previous year | -73.4% |
| 1955 | -9.47 % change on previous year | -383.1% |
| 1956 | 12.64 % change on previous year | -233.4% |
| 1957 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -118.5% |
| 1958 | 7.08 % change on previous year | -403.5% |
| 1959 | -10.1 % change on previous year | -242.6% |
| 1960 | -0.3576 % change on previous year | -96.5% |
| 1961 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -623.5% |
| 1962 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 4.39 % change on previous year | +134.5% |
| 1964 | 9.55 % change on previous year | +117.4% |
| 1965 | 14.59 % change on previous year | +52.8% |
| 1966 | 2.49 % change on previous year | -82.9% |
| 1967 | -4.58 % change on previous year | -284.1% |
| 1968 | -9.21 % change on previous year | +100.8% |
| 1969 | -1.63 % change on previous year | -82.2% |
| 1970 | 7 % change on previous year | -528.3% |
| 1971 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 1972 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1973 | -0.1014 % change on previous year | -102.6% |
| 1974 | 11.59 % change on previous year | -11524.2% |
| 1975 | -5.46 % change on previous year | -147.1% |
| 1976 | -3.59 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 1977 | -1.74 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 1978 | 11.92 % change on previous year | -786.5% |
| 1979 | 8.92 % change on previous year | -25.2% |
| 1980 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -45.6% |
| 1981 | 1.84 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 1982 | 4.25 % change on previous year | +130.7% |
| 1983 | -1 % change on previous year | -123.6% |
| 1984 | -1.24 % change on previous year | +23.8% |
| 1985 | 8.57 % change on previous year | -790.0% |
| 1986 | 12.41 % change on previous year | +44.8% |
| 1987 | 6.8 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 1988 | 5.54 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1989 | -3.6 % change on previous year | -165.0% |
| 1990 | -9.52 % change on previous year | +164.2% |
| 1991 | -7.71 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 1992 | 0.9744 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 1993 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +377.1% |
| 1994 | 11.38 % change on previous year | +144.9% |
| 1995 | 9.29 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1996 | -3.75 % change on previous year | -140.4% |
| 1997 | -1.44 % change on previous year | -61.7% |
| 1998 | -3.38 % change on previous year | +135.6% |
| 1999 | -2.8 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 2000 | -6.59 % change on previous year | +135.4% |
| 2001 | -9.22 % change on previous year | +40.0% |
| 2002 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
| 2003 | 21.51 % change on previous year | +1742.9% |
| 2004 | 10.69 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 2005 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 2006 | 10.75 % change on previous year | +186.6% |
| 2007 | 0.4626 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 2008 | -0.3255 % change on previous year | -170.4% |
| 2009 | -6.62 % change on previous year | +1933.6% |
| 2010 | 13.32 % change on previous year | -301.2% |
| 2011 | 15.42 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 2012 | 8.69 % change on previous year | -43.6% |
| 2013 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -73.7% |
| 2014 | 10.04 % change on previous year | +339.2% |
| 2015 | -8.45 % change on previous year | -184.2% |
| 2016 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -114.1% |
| 2017 | 4.44 % change on previous year | +273.1% |
| 2018 | 4.59 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 17.85 % change on previous year | +289.0% |
| 2020 | 4.25 % change on previous year | -76.2% |
| 2021 | -0.7954 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
| 2022 | -3.71 % change on previous year | +366.7% |
| 2023 | 3.25 % change on previous year | -187.6% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 3.25 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.57 % change on previous year, 58% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 3.25 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.33 % change on previous year, 98% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military spending, annual growth rate in New Zealand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +11524.2% | -0.1014 % change on previous year | 11.59 % change on previous year |
| 1928 | -2876.2% | -3.16 % change on previous year | -94.07 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | -1933.6% | -0.3255 % change on previous year | -6.62 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | +1742.9% | 1.17 % change on previous year | 21.51 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | -4.39 % change on previous year | -94.07 % change on previous year | 44.58 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1930s | 7.17 % change on previous year | -19.41 % change on previous year | 26.02 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1940s | 1.47 % change on previous year | -77.62 % change on previous year | 73.41 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1950s | 6.59 % change on previous year | -10.1 % change on previous year | 46.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.9 % change on previous year | -9.21 % change on previous year | 14.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.72 % change on previous year | -5.46 % change on previous year | 11.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.84 % change on previous year | -3.6 % change on previous year | 12.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.2303 % change on previous year | -9.52 % change on previous year | 11.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.56 % change on previous year | -9.22 % change on previous year | 21.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.94 % change on previous year | -8.45 % change on previous year | 17.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7487 % change on previous year | -3.71 % change on previous year | 4.25 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 113 China 3.41 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Chile 3.41 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Sweden 3.3 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Congo 3.19 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Jamaica 3.05 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Trinidad and Tobago 2.96 % change on previous year compare
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 military spending, annual growth rate in New Zealand?
- Military spending, annual growth rate in New Zealand was 3.25 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 73.41 % change on previous year in 1943.
- What is the lowest military spending, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -94.07 % change on previous year in 1928.
- How does New Zealand rank for military spending, annual growth rate?
- New Zealand ranks 116th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is military spending, annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.2%. 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 Military spending, 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 Military spending. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Military spending Barnum et al. – Global Military Spending Dataset (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Military spending. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.