GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 5.64 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.64 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 45.0%
World rank
41st
of 213 countries
All-time high
18.2 % change on previous year
in 1993
All-time low
-3.9 % change on previous year
in 1997
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Papua New Guinea recorded 5.64 % change on previous year for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 45.0% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea peaked at 18.2 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -3.9 % change on previous year, in 1997.
Papua New Guinea ranks 41st of 213 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 6.37 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1963 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 1964 | 8.57 % change on previous year | +110.4% |
| 1965 | 10.27 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 1966 | 5.81 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
| 1967 | 4.07 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 1968 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 1969 | 8.27 % change on previous year | +89.8% |
| 1970 | 10.84 % change on previous year | +31.1% |
| 1971 | 6.3 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
| 1972 | 5.64 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1973 | 6.53 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 1974 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 1975 | -0.8803 % change on previous year | -133.7% |
| 1976 | -3.39 % change on previous year | +284.9% |
| 1977 | 0.8349 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 1978 | 8.55 % change on previous year | +924.0% |
| 1979 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
| 1980 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -225.7% |
| 1981 | -0.2746 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 1982 | 0.3531 % change on previous year | -228.6% |
| 1983 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +812.7% |
| 1984 | -0.3543 % change on previous year | -111.0% |
| 1985 | 4 % change on previous year | -1229.0% |
| 1986 | 4.69 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 1987 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1988 | 2.91 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1989 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -148.8% |
| 1990 | -3.01 % change on previous year | +112.1% |
| 1991 | 9.55 % change on previous year | -417.0% |
| 1992 | 13.85 % change on previous year | +45.1% |
| 1993 | 18.2 % change on previous year | +31.4% |
| 1994 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -67.4% |
| 1995 | -3.31 % change on previous year | -155.7% |
| 1996 | 7.73 % change on previous year | -333.5% |
| 1997 | -3.9 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 1998 | -3.77 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -149.2% |
| 2000 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -234.4% |
| 2001 | -0.1216 % change on previous year | -95.1% |
| 2002 | -0.1586 % change on previous year | +30.5% |
| 2003 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -1464.2% |
| 2004 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +25.7% |
| 2005 | 6.34 % change on previous year | +133.2% |
| 2006 | 5.41 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 2007 | 7.82 % change on previous year | +44.5% |
| 2008 | -0.2964 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 2009 | 6.8 % change on previous year | -2394.1% |
| 2010 | 10.13 % change on previous year | +48.9% |
| 2011 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 2012 | 4.66 % change on previous year | +320.5% |
| 2013 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -17.9% |
| 2014 | 13.54 % change on previous year | +254.1% |
| 2015 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 2016 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 2017 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -35.6% |
| 2018 | -0.2792 % change on previous year | -107.9% |
| 2019 | 4.48 % change on previous year | -1704.8% |
| 2020 | -3.17 % change on previous year | -170.7% |
| 2021 | -0.5106 % change on previous year | -83.9% |
| 2022 | 5.71 % change on previous year | -1217.7% |
| 2023 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 2024 | 3.89 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 5.64 % change on previous year | +45.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.44 % change on previous year | 4.07 % change on previous year | 10.27 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.89 % change on previous year | -3.39 % change on previous year | 10.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.36 % change on previous year | -2.3 % change on previous year | 4.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.31 % change on previous year | -3.9 % change on previous year | 18.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.82 % change on previous year | -2.49 % change on previous year | 7.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.31 % change on previous year | -0.2792 % change on previous year | 13.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.56 % change on previous year | -3.17 % change on previous year | 5.71 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 38 Guinea-Bissau 5.82 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Seychelles 5.8 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Democratic Republic of Congo 5.76 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Turks and Caicos Islands 5.64 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Mali 5.6 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Chad 5.59 % change on previous year 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)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 3.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.2738 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 797.48 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 3.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 0.8065 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 2,349 constant LCU per person (2024)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate -0.1907 % change on previous year (2024)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4196 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea was 5.64 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 18.2 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.9 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 41st out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. 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 GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.