Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square was 95.62 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
95.62 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 96.4%
World rank
173rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
2,635 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
-395.85 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2017
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in Papua New Guinea, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in BoP, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Papua New Guinea recorded 95.62 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre for foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in 2023.
That represents a change of down 96.4% on the previous year and up 61.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in Papua New Guinea peaked at 2,635 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, -395.85 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, in 2017.
Papua New Guinea ranks 173rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 286.29 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1971 | 104.87 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -63.4% |
| 1972 | 189.64 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +80.8% |
| 1973 | 247.1 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +30.3% |
| 1974 | 160.51 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -35.0% |
| 1975 | -4.92 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -103.1% |
| 1976 | 46 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -1034.1% |
| 1977 | 43.73 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1978 | 85.91 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +96.5% |
| 1979 | 97.61 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 166.77 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +70.9% |
| 1981 | 190.3 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1982 | 189.66 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 306.64 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +61.7% |
| 1984 | 255.46 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -16.7% |
| 1985 | 184.05 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -28.0% |
| 1986 | 200.51 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 205.76 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 338.94 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +64.7% |
| 1989 | 449.13 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +32.5% |
| 1990 | 343.18 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -23.6% |
| 1991 | 266.3 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -22.4% |
| 1992 | 234.82 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -11.8% |
| 1993 | 137.02 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -41.6% |
| 1994 | 131.86 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 1,004 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +661.2% |
| 1996 | 242.53 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -75.8% |
| 1997 | 62.52 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -74.2% |
| 1998 | 241.66 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +286.5% |
| 1999 | 658.09 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +172.3% |
| 2000 | 213.08 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -67.6% |
| 2001 | 139.52 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -34.5% |
| 2002 | 44.52 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -68.1% |
| 2003 | 372.31 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +736.3% |
| 2004 | 71.86 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -80.7% |
| 2005 | 88.28 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +22.8% |
| 2006 | 283.86 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +221.6% |
| 2007 | 288.47 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 105.68 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -63.4% |
| 2009 | 927.52 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +777.7% |
| 2010 | 78.59 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -91.5% |
| 2011 | 80.42 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 63.59 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -20.9% |
| 2013 | 59.19 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 65 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 66.31 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2016 | -86.37 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -230.3% |
| 2017 | -395.85 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +358.3% |
| 2018 | 677.12 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -271.1% |
| 2019 | 741.01 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 249.51 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -66.3% |
| 2021 | -76 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -130.5% |
| 2022 | 2,635 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -3567.0% |
| 2023 | 95.62 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -96.4% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 95.62 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,375 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, 4% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 95.62 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 9,800 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, 1% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square in Papua New Guinea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +3567.0% | -76 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 2,635 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 1976 | +1034.1% | -4.92 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 46 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 2009 | +777.7% | 105.68 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 927.52 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 2003 | +736.3% | 44.52 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 372.31 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
| 1995 | +661.2% | 131.86 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1,004 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 125.67 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -4.92 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 286.29 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 248.72 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 166.77 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 449.13 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 332.18 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 62.52 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1,004 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 253.51 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 44.52 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 927.52 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 134.9 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -395.85 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 741.01 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 726.02 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -76 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 2,635 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 170 Sudan 293.47 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 171 Bhutan 267.27 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 172 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 221.68 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 174 Central African Republic 62.19 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 175 Afghanistan 31.59 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 176 Eritrea 17.09 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre 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$), annual growth rate -4.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in Papua New Guinea?
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square in Papua New Guinea was 95.62 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 2,635 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was -395.85 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2017.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 173rd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is foreign direct investment, net inflows (bop, current us$), per square rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.6%. 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 Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows Balance of Payments database, International Monetary Fund (IMF), note: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, supplemented by data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and D
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.