Comparison of world population projections in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Comparison of world population projections was 10.39 million in 2023. β Volatile
Comparison of world population projections in Papua New Guinea, 1950β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, comparison of world population projections in Papua New Guinea stood at 10.39 million. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, comparison of world population projections in Papua New Guinea peaked at 10.39 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.54 million, in 1950.
That places Papua New Guinea 93rd out of 229 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.73 million | 1.54 million | 1.94 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.22 million | 2.00 million | 2.45 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.78 million | 2.51 million | 3.07 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.45 million | 3.13 million | 3.80 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.58 million | 3.90 million | 5.35 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.45 million | 5.54 million | 7.41 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.63 million | 7.63 million | 9.61 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.11 million | 9.82 million | 10.39 million | 4 |
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More population data for Papua New Guinea
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.048 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.15 million (2100)
- Population density 41.16 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.048 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5424 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.58 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 14,910 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.58 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 3.07 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 7,732 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is comparison of world population projections in Papua New Guinea?
- Comparison of world population projections in Papua New Guinea was 10.39 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest comparison of world population projections recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 10.39 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest comparison of world population projections recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.54 million in 1950.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for comparison of world population projections?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 93rd out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
- Is comparison of world population projections rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Comparison of world population projections. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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