GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) was 51.70 billion current international $ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
51.70 billion current international $
Change on year
up 6.6%
World rank
134th
of 202 countries
All-time high
51.70 billion current international $
in 2024
All-time low
6.64 billion current international $
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
GDP, PPP in Papua New Guinea, 1990–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp, ppp in Papua New Guinea is 51.70 billion current international $, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.6% on the previous year and up 73.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp, ppp in Papua New Guinea peaked at 51.70 billion current international $ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.64 billion current international $, in 1990.
Papua New Guinea ranks 134th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.64 billion current international $ | — |
| 1991 | 7.52 billion current international $ | +13.3% |
| 1992 | 8.75 billion current international $ | +16.4% |
| 1993 | 10.59 billion current international $ | +21.0% |
| 1994 | 11.46 billion current international $ | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 11.31 billion current international $ | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 12.41 billion current international $ | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 12.13 billion current international $ | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 11.80 billion current international $ | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 12.19 billion current international $ | +3.3% |
| 2000 | 12.16 billion current international $ | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 12.42 billion current international $ | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 12.59 billion current international $ | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 13.12 billion current international $ | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 13.84 billion current international $ | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 15.18 billion current international $ | +9.7% |
| 2006 | 16.49 billion current international $ | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 18.26 billion current international $ | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 18.56 billion current international $ | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 19.94 billion current international $ | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 22.23 billion current international $ | +11.5% |
| 2011 | 22.94 billion current international $ | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 24.45 billion current international $ | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 25.82 billion current international $ | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 29.83 billion current international $ | +15.5% |
| 2015 | 32.09 billion current international $ | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 34.17 billion current international $ | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 36.01 billion current international $ | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 36.73 billion current international $ | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 39.01 billion current international $ | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 38.28 billion current international $ | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 39.82 billion current international $ | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 45.09 billion current international $ | +13.2% |
| 2023 | 48.50 billion current international $ | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 51.70 billion current international $ | +6.6% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 51.70 billion current international $ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 72.60 billion current international $, 71% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 51.70 billion current international $ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 76.05 billion current international $, 68% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.48 billion current international $ | 6.64 billion current international $ | 12.41 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.25 billion current international $ | 12.16 billion current international $ | 19.94 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.33 billion current international $ | 22.23 billion current international $ | 39.01 billion current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.68 billion current international $ | 38.28 billion current international $ | 51.70 billion current international $ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 131 Niger 54.47 billion current international $ compare
- 132 Rwanda 52.90 billion current international $ compare
- 133 Botswana 51.78 billion current international $ compare
- 135 Trinidad and Tobago 49.29 billion current international $ compare
- 136 North Macedonia 47.65 billion current international $ compare
- 137 Moldova 44.72 billion current international $ compare
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, ppp in Papua New Guinea?
- Gdp, ppp in Papua New Guinea was 51.70 billion current international $ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp, ppp recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 51.70 billion current international $ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp, ppp recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.64 billion current international $ in 1990.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for gdp, ppp?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 134th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp, ppp rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.3%. 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, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release