Imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Imports of goods and services was 7.08 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.08 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 14.1%
World rank
136th
of 200 countries
All-time high
9.33 billion BoP, current US$
in 2013
All-time low
609.84 million BoP, current US$
in 1976
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea is 7.08 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 14.1% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea peaked at 9.33 billion BoP, current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 609.84 million BoP, current US$, in 1976.
That places Papua New Guinea 136th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 609.84 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 743.59 million BoP, current US$ | +21.9% |
| 1978 | 905.51 million BoP, current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1979 | 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1980 | 1.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1981 | 1.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1982 | 1.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 1.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 1.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 1.16 billion BoP, current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1986 | 1.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 1.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1988 | 1.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1989 | 1.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 1.51 billion BoP, current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1991 | 1.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.0% |
| 1992 | 2.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 1.94 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 1.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 1.90 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 2.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1997 | 2.41 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 1.87 billion BoP, current US$ | -22.2% |
| 1999 | 1.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 1.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 1.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.0% |
| 2002 | 1.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 2.06 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 2.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2005 | 2.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 3.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.9% |
| 2007 | 4.46 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.3% |
| 2008 | 4.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 4.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 6.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2011 | 7.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2012 | 8.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2013 | 9.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2014 | 5.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -35.9% |
| 2015 | 4.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.4% |
| 2016 | 3.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.9% |
| 2017 | 5.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +38.9% |
| 2018 | 5.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2019 | 6.33 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 5.28 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 6.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.7% |
| 2022 | 8.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +33.2% |
| 2023 | 8.25 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 7.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 820.03 million BoP, current US$ | 609.84 million BoP, current US$ | 1.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 4 |
| 1980s | 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 8.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 133 Brunei Darussalam 7.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 134 Burkina Faso 7.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 135 Mali 7.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 137 Bahamas 7.07 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 138 Afghanistan 6.98 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 139 Rwanda 6.54 billion BoP, 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$), annual growth rate -4.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea?
- Imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea was 7.08 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 9.33 billion BoP, current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 609.84 million BoP, current US$ in 1976.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for imports of goods and services?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 136th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.