New Zealand
A single-chamber parliamentary democracy with proportional representation, a Treaty of Waitangi partnership with Māori and one of the world’s most open economies.
Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchyOceania
How close are you to New Zealand?
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What is the political profile of New Zealand?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Democratic
95% toward Democratic
Leans very strongly toward Unitary
85% toward Unitary
Leans very strongly toward Freedom
85% toward Freedom
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Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of New Zealand, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
Which countries are most similar to New Zealand?
Ranked by how closely their estimated profile matches this one.
Which ideologies fit New Zealand best?
Ideologies whose typical profile is closest. No country follows a single ideology, so read these as comparisons, not labels.
Where do these scores come from?
They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in a country's political system and mainstream politics. They are made for comparison and discussion, so treat them as a starting point rather than a measurement.
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New Zealand on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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Where do you stand next to New Zealand?
The test scores you on all twelve axes and ranks every country by how well it matches you.