Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows was 303.34 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Papua New Guinea, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Papua New Guinea is 303.34, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 535.2% on the previous year and up 1,097.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Papua New Guinea peaked at 1,193 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -309.2, in 2011.
Papua New Guinea ranks 143rd of 222 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.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 155.41 | — |
| 1991 | 116.72 | -24.9% |
| 1992 | 104.3 | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 61.95 | -40.6% |
| 1994 | 56.95 | -8.1% |
| 1995 | 454.57 | +698.2% |
| 1996 | 111.29 | -75.5% |
| 1997 | 28.58 | -74.3% |
| 1998 | 109.63 | +283.6% |
| 1999 | 296.49 | +170.5% |
| 2000 | 98.23 | -66.9% |
| 2001 | 63.77 | -35.1% |
| 2002 | 18.28 | -71.3% |
| 2003 | 101.03 | +452.7% |
| 2004 | 25.76 | -74.5% |
| 2005 | 33.53 | +30.2% |
| 2006 | -6.87 | -120.5% |
| 2007 | 95.77 | -1494.1% |
| 2008 | -30.37 | -131.7% |
| 2009 | 423.21 | -1493.5% |
| 2010 | 28.87 | -93.2% |
| 2011 | -309.2 | -1171.1% |
| 2012 | 25 | -108.1% |
| 2013 | 18.22 | -27.1% |
| 2014 | -30.4 | -266.8% |
| 2015 | 27.98 | -192.0% |
| 2016 | -39.76 | -242.1% |
| 2017 | -180.18 | +353.1% |
| 2018 | 305.66 | -269.6% |
| 2019 | 335.18 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 111.77 | -66.7% |
| 2021 | -34.42 | -130.8% |
| 2022 | 1,193 | -3565.5% |
| 2023 | 47.75 | -96.0% |
| 2024 | 303.34 | +535.2% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 303.34 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 936.46, 32% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 303.34 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 857.11, 35% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in Papua New Guinea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +3565.5% | -34.42 | 1,193 |
| 2007 | +1494.1% | -6.87 | 95.77 |
| 2009 | +1493.5% | -30.37 | 423.21 |
| 2011 | -1171.1% | 28.87 | -309.2 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 149.59 | 28.58 | 454.57 | 10 |
| 2000s | 82.23 | -30.37 | 423.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.14 | -309.2 | 335.18 | 10 |
| 2020s | 324.24 | -34.42 | 1,193 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 140 Paraguay 399.93 compare
- 141 Republic of Moldova 343.75 compare
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- 144 Seychelles 298.58 compare
- 145 Tajikistan 291.31 compare
- 146 Sierra Leone 274 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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 769.57 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.025 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 72.76 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -198.32 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -557.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0064 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -18.75 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -4.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Papua New Guinea?
- Foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows in Papua New Guinea was 303.34 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 1,193 in 2022.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was -309.2 in 2011.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 143rd out of 222 countries with data for 2024.
- Is foreign direct investment (fdi) inflows rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,097.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows (millions of United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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