| Date | Value Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2016 | 57.80% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 56.84% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 56.66% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 59.30% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 65.93% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 61.01% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 48.17% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 45.57% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 36.06% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 36.94% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 42.93% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 44.17% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 43.87% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 48.25% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 32.78% GDP |
New Zealand central government debt (percent of GDP).
Source: World Bank > New Zealand > New Zealand National Debt