External Debt in New Zealand increased to 448087 NZD Million in the second quarter of 2026 from 443518 NZD Million in the first quarter of 2026. External Debt in New Zealand averaged 221224.05 NZD Million from 1993 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 448087.00 NZD Million in the second 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 -1349.00 -2118.00 NZD Million Aug 2026
Capital Flows 4677.00 -5074.00 NZD Million Jun 2026
Current Account -1670.00 -1085.00 NZD Million Jun 2026
Current Account to GDP -3.70 -4.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 6656.00 7217.00 NZD Million Aug 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
External Debt 448087.00 443518.00 NZD Million Jun 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 4435.00 5471.00 NZD Million Jun 2026
Global Dairy Trade Price Index -1.10 0.90 percent Sep 2026
Imports 8004.00 9335.00 NZD Million Aug 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terms of Trade 1421.00 1562.00 points Jun 2026
Terrorism Index 0.11 0.22 Points Dec 2025
Tourism Revenues 3912.00 6456.00 NZD Million Jun 2026
Visitor Arrivals YoY 256638.00 201885.00 Jul 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
448087.00 443518.00 448087.00 67673.00 1993 - 2026 NZD Million Quarterly
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