How does New Zealand rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit?

New Zealand ranks 103rd out of 120 countries with data for 2025.

Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit rising or falling in New Zealand?

Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in New Zealand

Name: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in New Zealand
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

New Zealand: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 0.1%

World rank

103rd

of 120 countries

All-time high

0.0001 units per US$ of GDP

in 1968

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 2021

Years of data

1960–2025

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in New Zealand, 1960–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in New Zealand is 0 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in New Zealand peaked at 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 1968 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2021.

That places New Zealand 103rd out of 120 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit of GDP in New Zealand, 1960 to 2025.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1960	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	—
1961	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-0.6%
1962	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-2.8%
1963	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-4.7%
1964	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-4.9%
1965	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+34.0%
1966	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+0.3%
1967	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+1.8%
1968	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+19.1%
1969	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
1970	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-7.4%
1971	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-15.2%
1972	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-15.1%
1973	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-23.3%
1974	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-5.7%
1975	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	+11.3%
1976	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.1%
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	-15.8%
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.8%
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.0%
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.9%
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.0%
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.4%
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.3%
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.4%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.5%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-23.1%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.3%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.4%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.1%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	+8.6%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.9%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.2%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	-12.8%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.7%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.0%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	+8.0%
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	+19.6%
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.6%
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.6%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.6%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.2%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	-22.7%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.0%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.2%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.3%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.7%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.0%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	+11.0%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.2%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.8%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.6%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	-5.7%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.3%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	+15.4%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.8%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-6.6%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.4%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.0%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.4%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-14.7%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	+3.0%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.4%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.8%
2025	0 units per US$ of GDP	+0.1%

New Zealand compared with similar countries

New Zealand's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 86% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
New Zealand's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 27% of the median. (15 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	10
1970s	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0.0001 units per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near New Zealand

100 Canada 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
101 Hungary 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
102 Spain 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
104 United States of America 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
105 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
106 France 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 120 places →

More urban development data for New Zealand

Population in the largest city 38.3% (2025)
Population density 19.75 people per sq. km of land area (2023)
PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure 6.88 micrograms per cubic meter (2023)
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million 1.71 million (2025)
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per capita 0.3214 units per person (2025)
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual 1.08 % change on previous year (2025)
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per square 6.35 units per square kilometre (2023)
Population in largest city 1.71 million (2025)
Crude steelmaking capacity 0.95 Tonnes (2025)
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological 202.99 Hectares (2020)

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in New Zealand?: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit in New Zealand was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit recorded in New Zealand?: The highest recorded value was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 1968.
What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit recorded in New Zealand?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2021.
How does New Zealand rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit?: New Zealand ranks 103rd out of 120 countries with data for 2025.
Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit rising or falling in New Zealand?: Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. 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 Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million World Urbanization Prospects 2018, United Nations (UN)
GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks

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Indicator: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 120 places, 7,236 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 18 August 2026

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.