Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Papua New Guinea, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in thousands per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Papua New Guinea stood at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and down 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Papua New Guinea peaked at 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0 thousands per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
Papua New Guinea ranks 50th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | thousands per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1971 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 1972 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 1973 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -32.3% |
| 1974 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 1975 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 1976 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1977 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 1978 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 1979 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.3% |
| 1980 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 1981 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1982 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +7.7% |
| 1983 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 1986 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1987 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.9% |
| 1988 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1989 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +12.7% |
| 1991 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 1992 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1993 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -8.7% |
| 1994 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1995 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +23.1% |
| 1996 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +8.2% |
| 1998 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +35.0% |
| 1999 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +12.8% |
| 2000 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +18.3% |
| 2002 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +6.2% |
| 2003 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -12.3% |
| 2004 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -16.6% |
| 2006 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -39.9% |
| 2007 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 2008 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.6% |
| 2009 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 2011 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 2012 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 2013 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 2016 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2022 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 2023 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2025 | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 0 thousands per US$ of GDP | 6 |
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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 total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Papua New Guinea?
- Total population (thousands), per unit of gdp in Papua New Guinea was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), per unit of gdp recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 thousands per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for total population (thousands), per unit of gdp?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 50th out of 211 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.4%. 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 Total population (thousands), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total population (thousands) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.