Retail Sales in New Zealand
The New Zealand economy recorded an average growth rate of 2.8% in retail sales over the decade to 2024, same level as 's average of %. In 2024, New Zealand's retail sales growth was -2.0%.
New Zealand Retail Chart
Note: This chart displays Retail Sales (ann. var. %) for New Zealand from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
New Zealand Retail Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales (ann. var. %) | 0.4 | 8.4 | -0.4 | -3.8 | -2.0 |
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