What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Papua New Guinea?

The highest recorded value was 153,405 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Papua New Guinea?

The lowest recorded value was 29,837 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1970.

How does Papua New Guinea rank for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre?

Papua New Guinea ranks 200th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?

Over the last ten years it is up 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Papua New Guinea

Name: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Papua New Guinea
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Papua New Guinea: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 153,405 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

153,405 constant LCU per square kilometre

Change on year

up 3.8%

World rank

200th

of 211 countries

All-time high

153,405 constant LCU per square kilometre

in 2023

All-time low

29,837 constant LCU per square kilometre

in 1970

Years of data

1970–2023

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Papua New Guinea, 1970–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2023, gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Papua New Guinea stood at 153,405 constant LCU per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.

The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 45.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Papua New Guinea peaked at 153,405 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 29,837 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1970.

Papua New Guinea ranks 200th of 211 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Papua New Guinea, year by year

Annual values for GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Papua New Guinea, 1970 to 2023.
Year	constant LCU per square kilometre	Change
1970	29,837 constant LCU per square kilometre	—
1971	31,715 constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.3%
1972	33,505 constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.6%
1973	35,692 constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.5%
1974	36,624 constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.6%
1975	36,302 constant LCU per square kilometre	-0.9%
1976	35,072 constant LCU per square kilometre	-3.4%
1977	35,365 constant LCU per square kilometre	+0.8%
1978	38,388 constant LCU per square kilometre	+8.5%
1979	39,092 constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.8%
1980	38,191 constant LCU per square kilometre	-2.3%
1981	38,086 constant LCU per square kilometre	-0.3%
1982	38,221 constant LCU per square kilometre	+0.4%
1983	39,453 constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.2%
1984	39,313 constant LCU per square kilometre	-0.4%
1985	40,885 constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.0%
1986	42,804 constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.7%
1987	43,990 constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.8%
1988	45,270 constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.9%
1989	44,627 constant LCU per square kilometre	-1.4%
1990	43,283 constant LCU per square kilometre	-3.0%
1991	47,415 constant LCU per square kilometre	+9.5%
1992	53,982 constant LCU per square kilometre	+13.8%
1993	63,808 constant LCU per square kilometre	+18.2%
1994	67,599 constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.9%
1995	65,360 constant LCU per square kilometre	-3.3%
1996	70,414 constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.7%
1997	67,665 constant LCU per square kilometre	-3.9%
1998	65,115 constant LCU per square kilometre	-3.8%
1999	66,323 constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.9%
2000	64,669 constant LCU per square kilometre	-2.5%
2001	64,590 constant LCU per square kilometre	-0.1%
2002	64,488 constant LCU per square kilometre	-0.2%
2003	65,883 constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.2%
2004	67,676 constant LCU per square kilometre	+2.7%
2005	71,970 constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.3%
2006	75,863 constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.4%
2007	81,792 constant LCU per square kilometre	+7.8%
2008	81,550 constant LCU per square kilometre	-0.3%
2009	87,095 constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.8%
2010	95,917 constant LCU per square kilometre	+10.1%
2011	96,979 constant LCU per square kilometre	+1.1%
2012	101,495 constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.7%
2013	105,378 constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.8%
2014	119,650 constant LCU per square kilometre	+13.5%
2015	127,521 constant LCU per square kilometre	+6.6%
2016	134,521 constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.5%
2017	139,276 constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.5%
2018	138,887 constant LCU per square kilometre	-0.3%
2019	145,110 constant LCU per square kilometre	+4.5%
2020	140,513 constant LCU per square kilometre	-3.2%
2021	139,795 constant LCU per square kilometre	-0.5%
2022	147,774 constant LCU per square kilometre	+5.7%
2023	153,405 constant LCU per square kilometre	+3.8%

Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries

Papua New Guinea's 153,405 constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.64 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Papua New Guinea's 153,405 constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 3% of the median. (36 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	35,159 constant LCU per square kilometre	29,837 constant LCU per square kilometre	39,092 constant LCU per square kilometre	10
1980s	41,084 constant LCU per square kilometre	38,086 constant LCU per square kilometre	45,270 constant LCU per square kilometre	10
1990s	61,096 constant LCU per square kilometre	43,283 constant LCU per square kilometre	70,414 constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2000s	72,557 constant LCU per square kilometre	64,488 constant LCU per square kilometre	87,095 constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2010s	120,473 constant LCU per square kilometre	95,917 constant LCU per square kilometre	145,110 constant LCU per square kilometre	10
2020s	145,372 constant LCU per square kilometre	139,795 constant LCU per square kilometre	153,405 constant LCU per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea

197 Zambia 218,237 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
198 Namibia 184,432 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
199 Turkmenistan 166,472 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
201 Oman 121,727 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
202 East Timor 119,011 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
203 Suriname 96,320 constant LCU per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 211 places →

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)
World population growth 0.0% (2100)
Population density 41.16 people per km² (2100)
Number of children under 5, by world region 1.15 million people (2100)

All data for Papua New Guinea →

Frequently asked questions

What is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Papua New Guinea?: Gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Papua New Guinea was 153,405 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Papua New Guinea?: The highest recorded value was 153,405 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Papua New Guinea?: The lowest recorded value was 29,837 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1970.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre?: Papua New Guinea ranks 200th out of 211 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?: Over the last ten years it is up 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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GDP (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

GDP (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: GDP (constant LCU), per square kilometre
Unit: constant LCU per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 211 places, 9,737 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed: 30 August 2026

GDP (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.