Share of imports by region of origin in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Share of imports by region of origin was 93.03 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
93.03 million current US$
Change on year
down 44.3%
World rank
167th
of 210 countries
All-time high
479.46 million current US$
in 2012
All-time low
5.50 million current US$
in 1964
Years of data
57
1964–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Papua New Guinea, 1964–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of imports by region of origin in Papua New Guinea is 93.03 million current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 44.3% on the previous year and down 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Papua New Guinea peaked at 479.46 million current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 5.50 million current US$, in 1964.
That places Papua New Guinea 167th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 5.50 million current US$ | — |
| 1965 | 7.60 million current US$ | +38.2% |
| 1966 | 9.70 million current US$ | +27.6% |
| 1967 | 10.60 million current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1968 | 25.20 million current US$ | +137.7% |
| 1969 | 19.27 million current US$ | -23.5% |
| 1970 | 43.04 million current US$ | +123.3% |
| 1971 | 33.15 million current US$ | -23.0% |
| 1972 | 29.31 million current US$ | -11.6% |
| 1973 | 29.70 million current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 33.32 million current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1975 | 49.57 million current US$ | +48.8% |
| 1980 | 70.78 million current US$ | +42.8% |
| 1981 | 89.17 million current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1982 | 100.85 million current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1983 | 111.05 million current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1984 | 89.04 million current US$ | -19.8% |
| 1985 | 76.88 million current US$ | -13.7% |
| 1986 | 108.70 million current US$ | +41.4% |
| 1987 | 106.33 million current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1988 | 148.32 million current US$ | +39.5% |
| 1989 | 222.59 million current US$ | +50.1% |
| 1990 | 151.91 million current US$ | -31.8% |
| 1991 | 115.17 million current US$ | -24.2% |
| 1992 | 83.29 million current US$ | -27.7% |
| 1993 | 58.98 million current US$ | -29.2% |
| 1994 | 73.23 million current US$ | +24.2% |
| 1995 | 60.37 million current US$ | -17.6% |
| 1996 | 81.37 million current US$ | +34.8% |
| 1997 | 147.22 million current US$ | +80.9% |
| 1998 | 74.53 million current US$ | -49.4% |
| 1999 | 46.67 million current US$ | -37.4% |
| 2000 | 28.78 million current US$ | -38.3% |
| 2001 | 26.80 million current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 27.31 million current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2003 | 36.07 million current US$ | +32.1% |
| 2004 | 51.02 million current US$ | +41.4% |
| 2005 | 68.48 million current US$ | +34.2% |
| 2006 | 56.27 million current US$ | -17.8% |
| 2007 | 83.81 million current US$ | +48.9% |
| 2008 | 94.77 million current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2009 | 284.10 million current US$ | +199.8% |
| 2010 | 260.82 million current US$ | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 398.06 million current US$ | +52.6% |
| 2012 | 479.46 million current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2013 | 211.02 million current US$ | -56.0% |
| 2014 | 192.44 million current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2015 | 264.05 million current US$ | +37.2% |
| 2016 | 157.27 million current US$ | -40.4% |
| 2017 | 130.02 million current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2018 | 183.07 million current US$ | +40.8% |
| 2019 | 120.26 million current US$ | -34.3% |
| 2020 | 82.90 million current US$ | -31.1% |
| 2021 | 60.03 million current US$ | -27.6% |
| 2022 | 138.86 million current US$ | +131.3% |
| 2023 | 166.91 million current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2024 | 93.03 million current US$ | -44.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.98 million current US$ | 5.50 million current US$ | 25.20 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1970s | 36.35 million current US$ | 29.31 million current US$ | 49.57 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1980s | 112.37 million current US$ | 70.78 million current US$ | 222.59 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 89.27 million current US$ | 46.67 million current US$ | 151.91 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 75.74 million current US$ | 26.80 million current US$ | 284.10 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 239.65 million current US$ | 120.26 million current US$ | 479.46 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 108.35 million current US$ | 60.03 million current US$ | 166.91 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 164 Mauritius 105.37 million current US$ compare
- 165 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 99.91 million current US$ compare
- 166 Sudan 97.64 million current US$ compare
- 168 Togo 90.91 million current US$ compare
- 169 Liberia 88.23 million current US$ compare
- 170 San Marino 84.83 million 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate -4.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Papua New Guinea?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Papua New Guinea was 93.03 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 479.46 million current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.50 million current US$ in 1964.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 167th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.