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Defence in New Zealand - Employment (2020-2030)
There are xx employees in the Defence industry in New Zealand, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. The Defence industry represents the operations of the New Zealand Defence Force (Te Ope Katua o Aotearoa), or the NZDF, which is a public entity. The NZDF includes the New Zealand Army (Ngati Tumatauenga), Royal New Zealand Air Force (Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa) and the Royal New Zealand Navy (Te Taua Moana o Aotearoa). The industry excludes private firms that provide outsourced services for the New Zealand Defence Force.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Employees
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Businesses
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Profit
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
Profit Margin
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
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How many people are employed in the Defence in New Zealand in 2025?
There is 11,610 people employed in the Defence in New Zealand as of 2025.
What is employment growth in the Defence in New Zealand in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Defence in New Zealand declined -1.0% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
Is employment in the Defence in New Zealand expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Defence in New Zealand to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Defence in New Zealand employ?
The average Defence in New Zealand business is 3,870.0 employees.
Are businesses in the Defence in New Zealand adding employees?
The average business in the Defence in New Zealand now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Defence in New Zealand?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Defence in New Zealand has increased in the last five years.
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