New Zealand Inflation Data: Rate, CPI, Food, Harmonised
New Zealand Inflation Indicators
| Indicator | Data | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 1231 index points | 2Q/23 |
| Food Inflation | 8.9 % | Aug/23 |
| Inflation Rate YoY | 6 % | 2Q/23 |
| Inflation Rate Mom | 1.1 % | 2Q/23 |
| Core Consumer Prices | 1229 Index Points | 2Q/23 |
| Core Inflation Rate | 7.1 % | 2Q/23 |
| CPI Housing Utilities | 1314 Index Points | 2Q/23 |
| CPI Transportation | 1219 Index Points | 2Q/23 |
| Inflation Expectations | 2.83 % | 3Q/23 |
- CPI
- Food
- Rate (YoY)
- Rate (MoM)
- Core CPI
- Core Inflation
- Housing Utilities
- Transportation
- Inflation Expectations
Latest data on Consumer Price Index (CPI) (index points)
What is CPI Index in New Zealand?
- Consumer Price Index in New Zealand increased to 1231 index points in the second quarter of 2023. The maximum level was 1082 index points and minimum was 16.5 index points.
- Data published Quarterly by Statistics.
Historical Data (index points) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 1231 | 2Q/23 | 19.07.2023 |
| 1218 | 1Q/23 | 22.04.2023 |
| 1203 | 4Q/22 | 24.01.2023 |
| 1186 | 3Q/22 | 22.10.2022 |
| 1161 | 2Q/22 | 18.07.2022 |
| 1142 | 1Q/22 | 21.04.2022 |
| 1122 | 4Q/21 | 29.01.2022 |
| 1106 | 3Q/21 | 17.10.2021 |
Historical Chart by prime ministers (index points)
Consumer Price Index (CPI) in New Zealand by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Key | 19.11.2008 - 12.12.2016 | 1072.0000 | 1209.0000 | 1209.0000 | 1072.0000 | 12.78% |
| Helen Clark | 05.12.1999 - 19.11.2008 | 836.9000 | 1077.0000 | 1077.0000 | 836.9000 | 28.69% |
| Jennifer Shipley | 08.12.1997 - 13.04.1999 | 829.7000 | 830.4000 | 839.5000 | 829.7000 | 0.08% |
| James Bolger | 02.11.1990 - 08.12.1997 | 731.1000 | 825.1000 | 825.1000 | 731.1000 | 12.86% |
Latest data on Food Inflation (%)
What is Food Inflation in New Zealand?
- Food Inflation in New Zealand increased by 8.9 % in August 2023 over the same month in the previous year. The maximum level was 25.2 % and minimum was -2 %.
- Data published Monthly by Statistics.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 8.9 | Aug/23 | 13.09.2023 |
| 9.6 | Jul/23 | 10.08.2023 |
| 12.5 | Jun/23 | 14.07.2023 |
| 12.1 | May/23 | 14.06.2023 |
| 12.5 | Apr/23 | 11.05.2023 |
| 12.1 | Mar/23 | 16.04.2023 |
| 12 | Feb/23 | 12.03.2023 |
| 10.3 | Jan/23 | 13.02.2023 |
Historical Chart by YoY prime ministers (%)
Food Inflation in New Zealand by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Key | 19.11.2008 - 12.12.2016 | 10.3300 | 0.6000 | 10.3300 | -1.9900 | -94.19% |
| Helen Clark | 05.12.1999 - 19.11.2008 | 1.7600 | 9.9000 | 10.8100 | -0.7400 | 462.50% |
Latest data on Inflation Rate YoY (%)
What is Inflation Rate in New Zealand?
- Inflation Rate in New Zealand increased by 6 % in the second quarter of 2023 over the same quarter in the previous year. The maximum level was 44 % and minimum was -15.3 %.
- Data published Quarterly by Statistics.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 6 | 2Q/23 | 19.07.2023 |
| 7.2 | 4Q/22 | 24.01.2023 |
| 7.3 | 2Q/22 | 18.07.2022 |
| 5.9 | 4Q/21 | 26.01.2022 |
| 3.3 | 2Q/21 | 15.07.2021 |
| 1.4 | 4Q/20 | 21.01.2021 |
| 1.5 | 2Q/20 | 16.07.2020 |
| 1.9 | 4Q/19 | 23.01.2020 |
Historical Chart by YoY prime ministers (%)
Inflation Rate YoY in New Zealand by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Key | 19.11.2008 - 12.12.2016 | 3.4000 | 0.4000 | 5.3000 | 0.1000 | -88.24% |
| Helen Clark | 05.12.1999 - 19.11.2008 | 0.5000 | 5.1000 | 5.1000 | 0.5000 | 920.00% |
| Jennifer Shipley | 08.12.1997 - 13.04.1999 | 0.8000 | -0.1000 | 1.7000 | -0.1000 | -112.50% |
| James Bolger | 02.11.1990 - 08.12.1997 | 4.9000 | 1.0000 | 4.9000 | 0.8000 | -79.59% |
Latest data on Inflation Rate Mom (%)
What is inflation rate in New Zealand 2026?
- Inflation Rate in New Zealand increased by 1.1 % in the second quarter of 2023 #period_comment_en#. The maximum level was 8.9 % and minimum was -4.1 %.
- Data published Quarterly by Statistics.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 1.1 | 2Q/23 | 19.07.2023 |
| 1.2 | 1Q/23 | 19.04.2023 |
| 1.4 | 4Q/22 | 24.01.2023 |
| 2.2 | 3Q/22 | 18.10.2022 |
| 1.7 | 2Q/22 | 18.07.2022 |
| 1.8 | 1Q/22 | 20.04.2022 |
| 1.4 | 4Q/21 | 26.01.2022 |
| 2.2 | 3Q/21 | 17.10.2021 |
Historical Chart by MoM prime ministers (%)
Inflation Rate Mom in New Zealand by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Latest data on Core Consumer Prices (Index Points)
What is Core CPI in New Zealand?
- Core Consumer Prices in New Zealand increased to 1229 Index Points in the second quarter of 2023. The maximum level was 1083 Index Points and minimum was 513 Index Points.
- Data published Quarterly by Statistics.
Historical Data (Index Points) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 1229 | 2Q/23 | 20.07.2023 |
| 1215 | 1Q/23 | 08.05.2023 |
| 1197 | 4Q/22 | 01.02.2023 |
| 1147 | 2Q/22 | 18.07.2022 |
| 1132 | 1Q/22 | 21.04.2022 |
| 1115 | 4Q/21 | 07.03.2022 |
| 1102 | 3Q/21 | 17.10.2021 |
| 1083 | 2Q/21 | 15.07.2021 |
Historical Chart by prime ministers (Index Points)
Core Consumer Prices in New Zealand by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Latest data on Core Inflation Rate (%)
What is New Zealand Core Inflation Rate?
- Core Inflation Rate in New Zealand increased by 7.1 % in the second quarter of 2023. The maximum level was 7.91 % and minimum was 0 %.
- Data published Quarterly by Statistics.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 7.1 | 2Q/23 | 20.07.2023 |
| 7.3 | 1Q/23 | 08.05.2023 |
| 7.4 | 4Q/22 | 01.02.2023 |
| 6.2 | 2Q/22 | 18.07.2022 |
| 6 | 1Q/22 | 21.04.2022 |
| 5 | 4Q/21 | 07.03.2022 |
| 4.4 | 3Q/21 | 18.01.2022 |
| 2.2 | 2Q/21 | 15.07.2021 |
Historical Chart by YoY prime ministers (%)
Core Inflation Rate in New Zealand by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Latest data on CPI Housing Utilities (Index Points)
What is New Zealand CPI Index for Housing Utilities?
- CPI Housing Utilities in New Zealand increased to 1314 Index Points in the second quarter of 2023. The maximum level was 1137 Index Points and minimum was 537 Index Points.
- Data published Quarterly by Statistics.
Historical Data (Index Points) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 1314 | 2Q/23 | 20.07.2023 |
| 1298 | 1Q/23 | 20.04.2023 |
| 1285 | 4Q/22 | 28.01.2023 |
| 1269 | 3Q/22 | 22.10.2022 |
| 1240 | 2Q/22 | 18.07.2022 |
| 1212 | 1Q/22 | 21.04.2022 |
| 1190 | 4Q/21 | 29.01.2022 |
| 1167 | 3Q/21 | 17.10.2021 |
Historical Chart by prime ministers (Index Points)
CPI Housing Utilities in New Zealand by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Latest data on CPI Transportation (Index Points)
What is New Zealand CPI Index for Transportation?
- CPI Transportation in New Zealand decreased to 1219 Index Points in the second quarter of 2023. The maximum level was 1100 Index Points and minimum was 743 Index Points.
- Data published Quarterly by Statistics.
Historical Data (Index Points) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 1219 | 2Q/23 | 20.07.2023 |
| 1243 | 1Q/23 | 20.04.2023 |
| 1259 | 4Q/22 | 28.01.2023 |
| 1248 | 3Q/22 | 22.10.2022 |
| 1227 | 2Q/22 | 18.07.2022 |
| 1199 | 1Q/22 | 21.04.2022 |
| 1161 | 4Q/21 | 29.01.2022 |
| 1117 | 3Q/21 | 17.10.2021 |
Historical Chart by prime ministers (Index Points)
CPI Transportation in New Zealand by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Latest data on Inflation Expectations (%)
What is New Zealand Inflation Expectations in 2026?
- Inflation Expectations in New Zealand increased by 2.83 % in the third quarter of 2023. The maximum level was 8.3 % and minimum was 1.24 %.
- Data published Quarterly by Reserve Bank.
Historical Data (%) by years
Data
Period
Date
| 2.83 | 3Q/23 | 09.08.2023 |
| 2.79 | 2Q/23 | 12.05.2023 |
| 3.3 | 1Q/23 | 14.02.2023 |
| 3.6 | 4Q/22 | 08.11.2022 |
| 3.1 | 3Q/22 | 08.08.2022 |
| 3.29 | 2Q/22 | 12.05.2022 |
| 3.27 | 1Q/22 | 11.02.2022 |
| 2.96 | 4Q/21 | 18.01.2022 |
Historical Chart by prime ministers (%)
Inflation Expectations in New Zealand by prime ministers
| Name | Period | Start Data | End Data | Max Value | Min Value | CHG% Start/End |
|---|
Other inflation indicators in New Zealand
| Index | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| GDP Deflator | 2Q/23 | 1427 in. pt. | 1399 |
| Producer Prices | 2Q/23 | 1376 in. pt. | 1373 |
Inflation Rate YoY in other countries
| Country | Updated | Actual | Previous |
| Australia | 2Q/23 | 6 % | 7 |
| New Zealand | 2Q/23 | 6 % | 6.7 |
| Papua New Guinea | 1Q/23 | 1.68 % | 3.41 |
| Fiji | Sep/23 | 2.5 % | 1.3 |
