Direct disaster economic loss in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Direct disaster economic loss was 1.67 million in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Direct disaster economic loss in Papua New Guinea, 2005–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct disaster economic loss in Papua New Guinea is 1.67 million, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 87.6% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, direct disaster economic loss in Papua New Guinea peaked at 137.58 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.
That places Papua New Guinea 84th out of 126 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct disaster economic loss in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 1.30 million | — |
| 2007 | 104.56 million | +7918.0% |
| 2008 | 137.58 million | +31.6% |
| 2009 | 2.63 million | -98.1% |
| 2010 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 1.08 million | — |
| 2013 | 1.68 million | +56.2% |
| 2014 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 13.39 million | — |
| 2020 | 1.67 million | -87.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 49.21 million | 0 | 137.58 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.31 million | 0 | 13.39 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.67 million | 1.67 million | 1.67 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
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)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -31.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate -5.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0448 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 130.56 current US$ per person (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 1.78 % change on previous year (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.1727 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 503.02 current LCU per person (2024)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.1716 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct disaster economic loss in Papua New Guinea?
- Direct disaster economic loss in Papua New Guinea was 1.67 million in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 137.58 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest direct disaster economic loss recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for direct disaster economic loss?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 84th out of 126 countries with data for 2020.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct disaster economic loss. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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