New Zealand ranks 19th in global competitiveness and has a score of 76.7. It has a stable parliamentary democracy and ranked 4th in the global democracy index in 2020. New Zealand has a mixed economy led by industries like tourism and agriculture. It has a diverse population that enjoys a high quality of life. While New Zealand has advanced technologically, it faces challenges around increasing costs, environmental issues, and a limited tech talent pool. Overall, the analysis finds that New Zealand is one of the world's leading developed countries.