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Papua New Guinea

02:20:02 AM · October 4, 2026
Pacific/Port_Moresby · UTC+10:00
☀️ 22.9°C · Clear sky · 💧 72% · 💨 15.4 km/h
PG PNG East Asia & Pacific
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Papua New Guinea Country Statistics

Explore Papua New Guinea population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea Population

The population of Papua New Guinea is 10,762,817 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 1.75%.

Papua New Guinea GDP

The total GDP of Papua New Guinea is $32.50B in the latest available data.

Papua New Guinea GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Papua New Guinea is 5.64%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Papua New Guinea GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Papua New Guinea is $3,020 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Papua New Guinea Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Papua New Guinea.

  • Birth rate 24.29
  • Death rate 6.55
  • Life expectancy 66.3 years
  • Population growth 1.75%

Papua New Guinea Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Papua New Guinea.

  • Literacy rate 87.0%
  • Internet users 18.8%

Papua New Guinea Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Papua New Guinea.

  • Inflation 4.42%
  • Unemployment 2.6%

Papua New Guinea Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Papua New Guinea.

  • Renewable energy 54.6%
  • CO₂ emissions 0.5170
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Papua New Guinea.

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Population
10,762,817
reference year 2025
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GDP
$32.50B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$3,020
per person
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GDP Growth
5.64%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
66.3
years
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Internet Users
18.8%
of population
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Literacy Rate
87.0%
literacy
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Inflation
4.42%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 24.29
Death Rate 6.55
Population Growth 1.75%
Poverty Rate 39.9%
Unemployment 2.6%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Lower middle income
Agricultural Land 3.1%
Renewable Energy 54.6%
Energy Consumption —
CO₂ Emissions 0.5170
EDUCATION DATA

Papua New Guinea Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Papua New Guinea.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 2.0% (1999)
Education Expenditure 0.8% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Papua New Guinea Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Papua New Guinea.

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International Tourist Arrivals 66.8K 2022
Data Year 2022
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Papua New Guinea Banking Information

Central banking information for Papua New Guinea.

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Central Bank Bank of Papua New Guinea
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Papua New Guinea
ISO Code PG
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Papua New Guinea Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Papua New Guinea.

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ACTIVE 1995

Government of Papua New Guinea vs BRA

Location Papua New Guinea
Territory Bougainville
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1994

Government of Papua New Guinea vs BRA

Location Papua New Guinea
Territory Bougainville
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1993

Government of Papua New Guinea vs BRA

Location Papua New Guinea
Territory Bougainville
Intensity Level 1
ACTIVE 1992

Government of Papua New Guinea vs BRA

Location Papua New Guinea
Territory Bougainville
Intensity Level 1
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Papua New Guinea from 2000 onward.

Population 10,762,817 people · 2025
GDP Growth 5.64 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 3,020 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 4.42 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 2.87 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 24.29 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 0.517 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 10,762,817 5.64 3,020 4.42 — — —
2024 10,576,502 3.89 2,912 0.60 — 24.29 0.517
2023 10,389,635 3.81 2,966 2.30 2.87 24.58 0.529
2022 10,203,169 5.71 3,102 5.25 2.61 25.16 0.542
2021 10,012,896 -0.51 2,608 4.48 2.34 25.58 0.538
2020 9,815,746 -3.17 2,430 4.87 2.30 26.09 0.558
2019 9,609,010 4.48 2,576 3.93 2.33 26.47 0.524
2018 9,394,513 -0.28 2,566 4.37 2.30 26.96 0.522
2017 9,178,714 3.53 2,478 5.42 2.23 27.36 0.630
2016 8,961,718 5.49 2,316 6.67 2.33 27.87 0.739
2015 8,743,246 6.58 2,485 6.00 1.82 28.38 0.683
2014 8,523,441 13.54 2,723 5.22 3.27 28.90 0.650
2013 8,302,698 3.82 2,561 4.96 3.00 29.35 0.551
2012 8,081,390 4.66 2,635 4.54 2.67 29.80 0.527
2011 7,859,346 1.11 2,288 4.44 2.29 30.30 0.569
2010 7,633,523 10.13 1,867 6.01 2.11 30.73 0.554
2009 7,406,438 6.80 1,569 6.92 2.33 31.07 0.668
2008 7,183,002 -0.30 1,625 10.76 2.14 31.55 0.710
2007 6,963,345 7.82 1,371 0.91 2.42 31.92 0.759
2006 6,747,720 5.41 1,238 2.37 2.43 32.36 0.788
2005 6,535,905 6.34 744 1.78 2.45 32.81 0.800
2004 6,328,041 2.72 621 2.16 2.59 33.21 0.762
2003 6,123,997 2.16 577 14.71 2.45 33.68 0.740
2002 5,924,003 -0.16 506 11.80 2.78 33.98 0.686
2001 5,728,435 -0.12 538 9.30 2.30 34.21 0.618
2000 5,537,064 -2.49 636 15.60 2.02 34.42 0.526
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Papua New Guinea

Capital Port Moresby
Region East Asia & Pacific
Subregion —
ISO Code PNG
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