Gross domestic product (GDP) in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 28.68 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
28.68 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
111th
of 209 countries
All-time high
28.68 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2025
All-time low
2.62 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Papua New Guinea, 1960–2025
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in Papua New Guinea is 28.68 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and up 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in Papua New Guinea peaked at 28.68 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.62 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
Papua New Guinea ranks 111th of 209 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 2.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.2% |
| 1962 | 2.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1963 | 3.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 1964 | 3.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.6% |
| 1965 | 3.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.3% |
| 1966 | 3.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1967 | 4.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.1% |
| 1968 | 4.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.4% |
| 1969 | 4.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.3% |
| 1970 | 5.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.8% |
| 1971 | 5.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1972 | 5.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 1973 | 6.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 1974 | 6.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 6.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.9% |
| 1976 | 5.97 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.4% |
| 1977 | 6.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 6.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 6.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.8% |
| 1980 | 6.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.3% |
| 1981 | 6.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 6.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 6.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 6.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 6.96 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 7.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 7.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.8% |
| 1988 | 7.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1989 | 7.60 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 7.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.0% |
| 1991 | 8.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.5% |
| 1992 | 9.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.8% |
| 1993 | 10.87 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.2% |
| 1994 | 11.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 1995 | 11.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 11.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 11.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 11.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 11.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 11.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 10.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 11.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 11.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 12.26 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 12.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 13.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 13.89 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 14.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.8% |
| 2010 | 16.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 16.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 17.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 17.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 20.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.5% |
| 2015 | 21.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 22.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 2017 | 23.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 23.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 24.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 23.94 billion constant 2015 US$ | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 23.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 25.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.7% |
| 2023 | 26.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 27.15 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.9% |
| 2025 | 28.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 28.68 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 28.68 billion constant 2015 US$, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 28.68 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 17.42 billion constant 2015 US$, 1.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.59 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | 5.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | 7.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | 7.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10.99 billion constant 2015 US$ | 14.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | 16.34 billion constant 2015 US$ | 24.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | 23.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | 28.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 108 Senegal 29.96 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 109 Zambia 29.71 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 110 Honduras 28.93 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 112 Estonia 27.72 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 113 Georgia 27.07 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 114 Zimbabwe 25.48 billion constant 2015 US$ 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$), annual growth rate -4.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in Papua New Guinea?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in Papua New Guinea was 28.68 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 28.68 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.62 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 111th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted by inflation but _does not_ account for differences in living costs between countries.