New Zealand

Country Profile: New Zealand 2026

New Zealand Country Data for

202120222023202420252026

Index Rank

13^th1

Index Score

0.736

Population

5,287,500

GDP per Capita

US$ 49,205

Income level

High Income

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Pillar and Indicator Scores (0-1)

Pillar and Indicator Ranks (1-

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Score

Rank

Leadership & Foresight

7^th

Ethical Leadership

4^th

Long-term Vision

24^th

Adaptability

23^rd

Strategic Prioritisation

10^th

Innovation

8^th

Robust Laws & Policies

7^th

Rule of Law

8^th

Quality of Judiciary

34^th

Transparency

3^rd

Regulatory Governance

4^th

Strong Institutions

6^th

Coordination

8^th

Data Capability

13^th

Implementation

8^th

Quality of Bureaucracy

8^th

Financial Stewardship

23^rd

Government Debt

11^th

Country Budget Surplus

76^th

Spending Efficiency

58^th

Country Risk Premium

1^st

Attractive Marketplace

22^nd

Property Rights

15^th

Attracting Investments

60^th

Logistics Competence

24^th

Stable Business Regulations

21^st

Global Influence & Reputation

35^th

International Trade

35^th

International Diplomacy

45^th

Nation Brand

32^nd

Passport Strength

20^th

Helping People Rise

30^th

Education

15^th

Health

73^rd

Satisfaction with Public Services

91^st

Personal Safety

35^th

Environmental Performance

40^th

Income Distribution

30^th

Employment

22^nd

Gender Gap

23^rd

Non-Discrimination

23^rd

Price Stability

32^nd

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