New Zealand Labor Force Participation Rate
Latest
70.40%
2026-03-31
Change
-0.1%
vs prior period
Coverage
1994–2026
129 observations
As of 2026-03-31, New Zealand's Labor Force Participation Rate stood at 70.40% — down 0.1% from the prior period. This quarterly series covers 1994–2026 (129 observations), ranging from 63.90% to 72.40%.
Recent values
| Date | Labor Force Participation Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 70.40% |
| 2025-12-31 | 70.50% |
| 2025-09-30 | 70.30% |
| 2025-06-30 | 70.50% |
| 2025-03-31 | 70.70% |
| 2024-12-31 | 70.80% |
| 2024-09-30 | 71.10% |
| 2024-06-30 | 71.60% |
| 2024-03-31 | 71.50% |
| 2023-12-31 | 71.80% |
| 2023-09-30 | 72.00% |
| 2023-06-30 | 72.40% |
| 2023-03-31 | 72.10% |
| 2022-12-31 | 71.80% |