GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 72.32 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
72.32 billion constant LCU
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
139th
of 212 countries
All-time high
72.32 billion constant LCU
in 2024
All-time low
13.51 billion constant LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP in Papua New Guinea, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Papua New Guinea is 72.32 billion constant LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Papua New Guinea peaked at 72.32 billion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13.51 billion constant LCU, in 1970.
That places Papua New Guinea 139th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 13.51 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 14.36 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1972 | 15.17 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 1973 | 16.16 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 1974 | 16.59 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 16.44 billion constant LCU | -0.9% |
| 1976 | 15.88 billion constant LCU | -3.4% |
| 1977 | 16.02 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 17.38 billion constant LCU | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 17.70 billion constant LCU | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 17.30 billion constant LCU | -2.3% |
| 1981 | 17.25 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 17.31 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 17.87 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 17.80 billion constant LCU | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 18.52 billion constant LCU | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 19.38 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 19.92 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 20.50 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 20.21 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 19.60 billion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 1991 | 21.47 billion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 1992 | 24.45 billion constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 1993 | 28.90 billion constant LCU | +18.2% |
| 1994 | 30.61 billion constant LCU | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 29.60 billion constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 31.89 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 30.64 billion constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 29.49 billion constant LCU | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 30.04 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 29.29 billion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 29.25 billion constant LCU | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 29.20 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 29.84 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 30.65 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 32.59 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 34.36 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 37.04 billion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 36.93 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 39.44 billion constant LCU | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 43.44 billion constant LCU | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 43.92 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 45.96 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 47.72 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 54.18 billion constant LCU | +13.5% |
| 2015 | 57.75 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 60.92 billion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 63.07 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 62.90 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 65.71 billion constant LCU | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 63.63 billion constant LCU | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 63.31 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 66.92 billion constant LCU | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 69.47 billion constant LCU | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 72.32 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 72.32 billion constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 660.05 billion constant LCU, 11% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 72.32 billion constant LCU is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 380.88 billion constant LCU, 19% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.92 billion constant LCU | 13.51 billion constant LCU | 17.70 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.61 billion constant LCU | 17.25 billion constant LCU | 20.50 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.67 billion constant LCU | 19.60 billion constant LCU | 31.89 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.86 billion constant LCU | 29.20 billion constant LCU | 39.44 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.56 billion constant LCU | 43.44 billion constant LCU | 65.71 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.13 billion constant LCU | 63.31 billion constant LCU | 72.32 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
More population data for Papua New Guinea
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0564 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.3478 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0564 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0669 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 14,910 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.58 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5424 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.048 (2100)
- Population density 41.16 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.15 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Papua New Guinea?
- Gdp in Papua New Guinea was 72.32 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 72.32 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.51 billion constant LCU in 1970.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for gdp?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 139th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release