Communications, computer, etc. in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Communications, computer, etc. was 87.6% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Communications, computer, etc. in Papua New Guinea, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
In 2024, communications, computer, etc. in Papua New Guinea stood at 87.6%.
That represents a change of up 6.7% on the previous year and up 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Papua New Guinea peaked at 92.3% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 36.9%, in 1980.
That places Papua New Guinea 3rd out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 49 years of available data.
Communications, computer, etc. in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 73.3% | — |
| 1977 | 46.5% | -36.5% |
| 1978 | 39.7% | -14.7% |
| 1979 | 44.6% | +12.5% |
| 1980 | 36.9% | -17.2% |
| 1981 | 60.3% | +63.4% |
| 1982 | 60.5% | +0.3% |
| 1983 | 49.9% | -17.5% |
| 1984 | 59.0% | +18.3% |
| 1985 | 53.6% | -9.3% |
| 1986 | 51.4% | -4.1% |
| 1987 | 57.1% | +11.2% |
| 1988 | 67.8% | +18.6% |
| 1989 | 69.1% | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 77.2% | +11.7% |
| 1991 | 84.6% | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 85.8% | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 83.7% | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 69.6% | -16.9% |
| 1995 | 79.7% | +14.4% |
| 1996 | 85.0% | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 87.0% | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 87.3% | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 86.6% | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 89.3% | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 88.0% | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 92.3% | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 39.9% | -56.8% |
| 2004 | 59.1% | +48.3% |
| 2005 | 75.8% | +28.1% |
| 2006 | 79.4% | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 77.7% | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 80.1% | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 59.8% | -25.4% |
| 2010 | 56.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 69.0% | +21.9% |
| 2012 | 66.3% | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 76.9% | +16.0% |
| 2014 | 75.0% | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 80.2% | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 75.7% | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 72.5% | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 72.7% | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 52.3% | -28.1% |
| 2020 | 66.1% | +26.4% |
| 2021 | 70.4% | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 69.4% | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 82.1% | +18.3% |
| 2024 | 87.6% | +6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 51.0% | 39.7% | 73.3% | 4 |
| 1980s | 56.6% | 36.9% | 69.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 82.6% | 69.6% | 87.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 74.1% | 39.9% | 92.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.7% | 52.3% | 80.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.1% | 66.1% | 87.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 1 Central African Republic 100.0% compare
- 2 Naoero 96.7% compare
- 4 Guinea 77.1% compare
- 5 Ireland 76.4% compare
- 6 Philippines 76.4% compare
More economy & growth data for Papua New Guinea
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.47 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate -6.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1151 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 335.13 current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 11.47 % change on previous year (2004)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1531 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2004)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 95.04 current US$ per person (2004)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 1.06 % change on previous year (2004)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 0.4934 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2004)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Papua New Guinea?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Papua New Guinea was 87.6% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 92.3% in 2002.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.9% in 1980.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 3rd out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.