Consumer Price Index CPI in New Zealand increased to 1319 points in the third quarter of 2025 from 1306 points in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - New Zealand Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about New Zealand Consumer Price Index CPI growth

• New Zealand Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth was measured at 3.0 % YoY in Sep 2025, compared with a rate of 2.7 % in the previous quarter.
• New Zealand Consumer Price Index growth data is updated quarterly, available from Jun 1915 to Sep 2025, with an averaged number of 10.2 % YoY.
• The data reached an all-time high of 18.9 % YoY in Jun 1987 and a record low of -100.0 % YoY in Jun 1915.

In the June quarter of 2024, the consumer price index (CPI) in New Zealand was over ******* points. In June 2023, the CPI was around ** points lower. Overall, the CPI was rising during the observed period.

Inflation Rate in New Zealand increased to 3 percent in the third quarter of 2025 from 2.70 percent in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - New Zealand Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in New Zealand increased to 1258 points in the third quarter of 2025 from 1251 points in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - New Zealand Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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Time series data for the statistic Consumer price index (2010 = 100) and country New Zealand. Indicator Definition:Consumer price index reflects changes in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. The Laspeyres formula is generally used. Data are period averages.The indicator "Consumer price index (2010 = 100)" stands at 140.86 as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 2.92 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 2.92.The 3 year change in percent is 16.63.The 5 year change in percent is 23.30.The 10 year change in percent is 30.88.The Serie's long term average value is 59.76. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 135.73 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +2,721.68%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Historical dataset showing New Zealand inflation rate by year from 1960 to 2024.

CPI Housing Utilities in New Zealand increased to 1447 points in the third quarter of 2025 from 1427 points in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - New Zealand CPI Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Prices in New Zealand rose by 1.72 percent in 2020. Central bankers at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand were surely relieved to see the rebound from the dangerously low 0.29 percent inflation in 2015. What is inflation? Inflation is the rise in price levels in an economy. 2 percent inflation means 100 New Zealand dollars will be worth 98 dollars in one year. While the precise inflation target varies, most economists agree that inflation between 2 to 3 percent is optimal for an economy. High inflation can lead to higher unemployment because firms would rather wait and higher workers at the same price using future dollars, making the labor relatively cheaper. However, it affects the trade balance because of the relatively higher purchasing power of foreign currencies. Other risks of inflation and deflation Inflation helps a country with higher national debt when the debt is in the local currency, because the country can repay with the future dollars which are relatively cheaper. Deflation, then, helps when debts are in a foreign currency. The main problem with deflation is that investors prefer to hold their money, waiting to invest until it is worth more. This is particularly true of countries like New Zealand, where the lion’s share of employment is in the services sector.

Actual value and historical data chart for New Zealand Consumer Price Index 2005 100

The Consumer Price Index in New Zealand increased 1 percent in September of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - New Zealand Inflation Rate QoQ - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core Consumer Prices in New Zealand increased to 1317 points in the third quarter of 2025 from 1304 points in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - New Zealand Core Consumer Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core consumer prices in New Zealand increased 3.10 percent in September of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - New Zealand Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in New Zealand increased 4.70 percent in October of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - New Zealand Food Inflation - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.