Gross national expenditure in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Gross national expenditure was 3.41 billion current US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure in Papua New Guinea, 1961–2004
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2004, gross national expenditure in Papua New Guinea stood at 3.41 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.9% on the previous year and down 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Papua New Guinea peaked at 4.98 billion current US$ in 1997 and was at its lowest, 273.73 million current US$, in 1961.
Papua New Guinea ranks 167th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 273.73 million current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 291.31 million current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1963 | 313.71 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1964 | 354.82 million current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1965 | 412.61 million current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1966 | 482.16 million current US$ | +16.9% |
| 1967 | 540.62 million current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1968 | 589.34 million current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1969 | 700.11 million current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1970 | 873.60 million current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1971 | 977.84 million current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1972 | 999.83 million current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1973 | 1.18 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1974 | 1.38 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 1.46 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 1.53 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 1.66 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1978 | 2.03 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1979 | 2.31 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1980 | 2.82 billion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1981 | 3.00 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1982 | 2.91 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1983 | 3.00 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 2.90 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1985 | 2.67 billion current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1986 | 2.85 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 3.35 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1988 | 3.97 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1989 | 3.98 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 3.49 billion current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1991 | 4.16 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1992 | 4.28 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 4.19 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 4.75 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1995 | 3.83 billion current US$ | -19.2% |
| 1996 | 4.59 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1997 | 4.98 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 3.59 billion current US$ | -27.9% |
| 1999 | 3.12 billion current US$ | -13.1% |
| 2000 | 2.93 billion current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 2.68 billion current US$ | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 2.91 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 2.99 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 3.41 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 439.82 million current US$ | 273.73 million current US$ | 700.11 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.44 billion current US$ | 873.60 million current US$ | 2.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.15 billion current US$ | 2.67 billion current US$ | 3.98 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.10 billion current US$ | 3.12 billion current US$ | 4.98 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.98 billion current US$ | 2.68 billion current US$ | 3.41 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 164 Greenland 3.67 billion current US$
- 165 Gambia 3.55 billion current US$ compare
- 166 Central African Republic 3.50 billion current US$ compare
- 168 Cape Verde 3.40 billion current US$
- 169 Timor-Leste 3.25 billion current US$ compare
- 170 Belize 3.20 billion current 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)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 5.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 3,020 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 12.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 12,449 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8825 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,665 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure in Papua New Guinea?
- Gross national expenditure in Papua New Guinea was 3.41 billion current US$ in 2004, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 4.98 billion current US$ in 1997.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 273.73 million current US$ in 1961.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for gross national expenditure?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 167th out of 185 countries with data for 2004.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross national expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.