Core Cities The Core Cities analysis was developed to better understand the role and economic contribution the largest cities make to the New Zealand economy and to identify the competitive advantage and distinctiveness of each city-region. It is planned to update the analysis for Palmerston North when Census 2018 data is available. Core Cities Report executive summary(PDF, 968KB)Core Cities Report: Palmerston North 2014(PDF, 3MB)
Long-term projections These reports are produced to provide a better understanding of what contributes to population, household and economic growth in the city and the longer-term outlook for growth. The projections report is updated every two to three years. Long-term Projections for Palmerston North 2020(PDF, 1MB)Long-term Projections for Palmerston North 2018-43(PDF, 2MB)Long-term Projections for Palmerston North 2015-2043(PDF, 320KB)
Manawatū-Whanganui regional economic report These reports provide an overview of economic trends for sub-regions in the Manawatū-Whanganui region and brief overviews for each territorial authority. The report is updated every six months. Regional economic report December 2021(PDF, 1MB)Regional economic report June 2021(PDF, 1MB)Regional economic report December 2020(PDF, 2MB)Regional economic report June 2020(PDF, 1MB)
Palmerston North snapshot Palmerston North had an estimated population of 90,500 people in June 2021, annual employment of 52,900 jobs in February 2021 and total annual earnings (salaries, wages and self-employment income) of $3,260 million in the year to March 2020. Economic dashboard for Palmerston North [printable A4](PDF, 123KB)
Quarterly economic monitor This report provides an overview of key indicators of economic activity in Palmerston North. It includes Infometrics' estimate of annual GDP growth in the city. The last four quarters of GDP data are provisional and will be revised once annual employment and earnings data is published in December. The report is updated every three months. Quarterly economic monitor September 2022(PDF, 349KB)Quarterly economic monitor June 2022(PDF, 589KB)Quarterly economic monitor March 2022(PDF, 539KB)Quarterly economic monitor December 2021(PDF, 529KB)Quarterly economic monitor September 2021(PDF, 196KB)Quarterly economic monitor June 2021(PDF, 181KB)Quarterly economic monitor March 2021(PDF, 178KB)Quarterly economic monitor December 2020(PDF, 173KB)