New Zealand income growth ranks near bottom of global comparisons

RNZ1NewsOtago Daily TimesMonday 8 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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New Zealand's real gross domestic product per capita growth has ranked 37th out of 43 countries over the last two years. When measured over the past decade, the country ranks 25th out of 43. Reports suggest recent economic conditions have pushed wage growth to the lower end of global rankings.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 8 Sep 2025, 5:15am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 4 hours
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