New Zealand is ranked 1 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of New Zealand remained unchanged at 1 in 2019 from 1 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in New Zealand averaged 1.92 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3.00 in 2010 and a record low of 1.00 in 2015. source: World Bank



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Changes in Inventories -60.00 229.00 NZD Million Jun 2026
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Ease of Doing Business in New Zealand
The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 2008 - 2019 Yearly