Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per capita (capita) in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per capita (capita) was 1,335 current LCU per person in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per capita in Papua New Guinea, 1961–2004
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per person.
Analysis
In 2004, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita in Papua New Guinea stood at 1,335 current LCU per person.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita in Papua New Guinea peaked at 1,493 current LCU per person in 2002 and was at its lowest, 105.42 current LCU per person, in 1961.
Papua New Guinea ranks 188th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per capita (capita) in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | current LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 105.42 current LCU per person | — |
| 1962 | 109.51 current LCU per person | +3.9% |
| 1963 | 112.31 current LCU per person | +2.6% |
| 1964 | 120.96 current LCU per person | +7.7% |
| 1965 | 135.07 current LCU per person | +11.7% |
| 1966 | 154.13 current LCU per person | +14.1% |
| 1967 | 169.5 current LCU per person | +10.0% |
| 1968 | 180.73 current LCU per person | +6.6% |
| 1969 | 197.02 current LCU per person | +9.0% |
| 1970 | 215.59 current LCU per person | +9.4% |
| 1971 | 230.79 current LCU per person | +7.0% |
| 1972 | 241.7 current LCU per person | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 255 current LCU per person | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 284.31 current LCU per person | +11.5% |
| 1975 | 321.12 current LCU per person | +12.9% |
| 1976 | 343.3 current LCU per person | +6.9% |
| 1977 | 350.57 current LCU per person | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 374.57 current LCU per person | +6.8% |
| 1979 | 411.43 current LCU per person | +9.8% |
| 1980 | 467.03 current LCU per person | +13.5% |
| 1981 | 487.52 current LCU per person | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 485.89 current LCU per person | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 564.4 current LCU per person | +16.2% |
| 1984 | 584.05 current LCU per person | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 630.57 current LCU per person | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 637.06 current LCU per person | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 675.75 current LCU per person | +6.1% |
| 1988 | 695.74 current LCU per person | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 713.05 current LCU per person | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 662.19 current LCU per person | -7.1% |
| 1991 | 739.49 current LCU per person | +11.7% |
| 1992 | 755.56 current LCU per person | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 750.96 current LCU per person | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 800.71 current LCU per person | +6.6% |
| 1995 | 809.94 current LCU per person | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 935.19 current LCU per person | +15.5% |
| 1997 | 1,133 current LCU per person | +21.2% |
| 1998 | 1,161 current LCU per person | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 1,211 current LCU per person | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 1,076 current LCU per person | -11.2% |
| 2001 | 1,161 current LCU per person | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 1,493 current LCU per person | +28.6% |
| 2003 | 1,328 current LCU per person | -11.1% |
| 2004 | 1,335 current LCU per person | +0.5% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 1,335 current LCU per person is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 244,920 current LCU per person, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 1,335 current LCU per person is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 75,478 current LCU per person, 2% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 142.74 current LCU per person | 105.42 current LCU per person | 197.02 current LCU per person | 9 |
| 1970s | 302.84 current LCU per person | 215.59 current LCU per person | 411.43 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 594.11 current LCU per person | 467.03 current LCU per person | 713.05 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 895.97 current LCU per person | 662.19 current LCU per person | 1,211 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,278 current LCU per person | 1,076 current LCU per person | 1,493 current LCU per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 185 South Sudan 3,367 current LCU per person
- 186 East Timor 1,921 current LCU per person compare
- 187 Jordan 1,906 current LCU per person 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -52.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.09 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -51.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.7945 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 40.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0269 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita in Papua New Guinea?
- Final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita in Papua New Guinea was 1,335 current LCU per person in 2004, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 1,493 current LCU per person in 2002.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 105.42 current LCU per person in 1961.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 188th out of 188 countries with data for 2004.
- Is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.7%. 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 Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.