Lowest Unemployment in New Zealand

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest unemployment

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Lowest Unemployment — New Zealand

1 Queenstown F7 0.4%

2 Cromwell F7 1.5%

3 Lincoln E9 1.5%

4 Lincoln E7 1.5%

5 Alexandra F7 1.6%

6 Witherlea F4 1.6%

7 Prebbleton E9 1.7%

8 Taradale F2 1.7%

9 Milford E7 1.8%

10 Beach Haven E7 2.0%

11 Richmond TAS 2.1%

12 Springlands F4 2.1%

13 Halswell E9 2.1%

14 Kelvin Grove F3 2.1%

15 Wanaka F7 2.2%

16 Royal Oak E7 2.3%

17 Allenton E9 2.3%

18 Bethlehem E8 2.4%

19 Taupo G1 2.4%

20 Woodend E9 2.5%

21 Ngaio G2 2.5%

22 Glendowie E7 2.6%

23 Khandallah G2 2.6%

24 Hoon Hay E9 2.6%

25 Gore F8 2.6%

26 Hokowhitu F3 2.6%

27 Newlands G2 2.7%

28 Karori G2 2.7%

29 Sydenham E9 2.7%

30 Churton Park G2 2.7%

31 Greenhithe E7 2.8%

32 Nelson F5 2.8%

33 Remuera E7 2.8%

34 Waikanae G2 2.8%

35 Avonhead E9 2.8%

36 Omokoroa E8 2.9%

37 Whitby G2 2.9%

38 Grey Lynn E7 2.9%

39 Redwoodtown F4 2.9%

40 Rolleston E9 3.0%

41 Meadowbank E7 3.0%

42 Kumeu E7 3.0%

43 Te Awamutu G1 3.0%

44 Ellerslie E7 3.0%

45 Hillcrest E7 3.0%

46 Akina F2 3.1%

47 Otumoetai E8 3.1%

48 Botany Downs E7 3.1%

49 Morrinsville G1 3.1%

50 Cashmere E9 3.1%

51 Motueka TAS 3.1%

52 Point Chevalier E7 3.2%

53 Casebrook E9 3.2%

54 Ponsonby E7 3.2%

55 Burwood E9 3.2%

56 Cambridge G1 3.2%

57 Hillsborough E7 3.2%

58 Forrest Hill E7 3.2%

59 Birkdale E7 3.3%

60 Half Moon Bay E7 3.3%

61 Howick E7 3.3%

62 Birkenhead E7 3.3%

63 Somerfield E9 3.3%

64 Merivale E9 3.4%

65 Waikowhai G3 3.4%

66 Raureka F2 3.4%

67 Saint Johns E7 3.4%

68 Shirley E9 3.4%

69 Island Bay G2 3.4%

70 Unsworth Heights E7 3.5%

71 Tawa G2 3.5%

72 Bishopdale E9 3.5%

73 Carterton G2 3.5%

74 Parnell E7 3.5%

75 Waterloo G2 3.5%

76 Mosgiel F7 3.5%

77 Green Bay E7 3.6%

78 Parklands E9 3.6%

79 Hamilton G1 3.6%

80 Johnsonville G2 3.6%

81 Redwood E9 3.7%

82 Browns Bay E7 3.7%

83 Mairehau E9 3.7%

84 Mahora F2 3.7%

85 Lynfield E7 3.7%

86 Kaiti F1 3.7%

87 Warkworth E7 3.7%

88 East Gore F8 3.7%

89 Burnside E9 3.7%

90 Bucklands Beach E7 3.8%

91 Takapuna E7 3.8%

92 Orewa E7 3.8%

93 Porirua G2 3.8%

94 Paraparaumu G2 3.8%

95 Tuakau G1 3.8%

96 Titirangi E7 3.9%

97 Onehunga E7 3.9%

98 Stratford F9 4.0%

99 Rangiora E9 4.0%

100 Christchurch E9 4.0%

Cities with the lowest unemployment rates in New Zealand represent some of the strongest local job markets. Queenstown has an unemployment rate of just 0.4%. These communities benefit from diverse economies, growing industries, or proximity to major employment centers.

Low unemployment often indicates a healthy local economy with strong demand for workers across multiple sectors. These cities tend to attract new residents and businesses, creating a positive economic cycle of growth and opportunity.

While low unemployment is generally positive, extremely tight labor markets can create challenges for businesses trying to hire and may contribute to upward pressure on wages and, consequently, prices for goods and services.

Did You Know?

1. Queenstown's unemployment rate of 0.4% means virtually everyone who wants a job has one.
2. Cities with unemployment below 3% are generally considered to be at 'full employment' by economists.
3. Low unemployment can actually create challenges for businesses struggling to find workers to fill open positions.

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