External Debt in New Zealand increased to 451274 NZD Million in the first quarter of 2026 from 437687 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2025. External Debt in New Zealand averaged 219317.50 NZD Million from 1993 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 451274.00 NZD Million in the first quarter of 2026 and a record low of 67673.00 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 1993. source: Statistics New Zealand



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 800.00 1598.00 NZD Million May 2026
Capital Flows -6107.00 2082.00 NZD Million Mar 2026
Current Account -1008.00 -5639.00 NZD Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -3.70 -4.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 8877.00 8268.00 NZD Million May 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
External Debt 451274.00 437687.00 NZD Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 4029.00 2003.00 NZD Million Mar 2026
Global Dairy Trade Price Index -2.80 -0.60 percent Jun 2026
Imports 8077.00 6670.00 NZD Million May 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terms of Trade 1561.00 1593.00 points Mar 2026
Terrorism Index 0.11 0.22 Points Dec 2025
Tourism Revenues 7035.00 4617.00 NZD Million Mar 2026
Visitor Arrivals YoY 288546.00 358911.00 Apr 2026
Weapons Sales 20.00 29.00 SIPRI TIV Million Dec 2023


New Zealand Total Gross External Debt
In New Zealand, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
451274.00 437687.00 451274.00 67673.00 1993 - 2026 NZD Million Quarterly
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