Imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Imports of goods and services was 5.35 billion constant LCU in 2004. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea, 1961–2004
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2004, imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea stood at 5.35 billion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 69.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea peaked at 5.35 billion constant LCU in 2004 and was at its lowest, 723.05 million constant LCU, in 1961.
That places Papua New Guinea 158th out of 179 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 44 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 723.05 million constant LCU | — |
| 1962 | 790.40 million constant LCU | +9.3% |
| 1963 | 913.34 million constant LCU | +15.6% |
| 1964 | 1.10 billion constant LCU | +19.9% |
| 1965 | 1.36 billion constant LCU | +23.9% |
| 1966 | 1.60 billion constant LCU | +17.8% |
| 1967 | 1.75 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 1968 | 1.92 billion constant LCU | +9.7% |
| 1969 | 2.45 billion constant LCU | +27.8% |
| 1970 | 3.24 billion constant LCU | +32.3% |
| 1971 | 3.50 billion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 1972 | 3.00 billion constant LCU | -14.2% |
| 1973 | 2.56 billion constant LCU | -14.7% |
| 1974 | 2.88 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1975 | 2.94 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 1976 | 2.75 billion constant LCU | -6.4% |
| 1977 | 3.07 billion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 1978 | 3.14 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 1979 | 3.38 billion constant LCU | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 3.70 billion constant LCU | +9.5% |
| 1981 | 3.71 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 3.66 billion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 3.64 billion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 3.57 billion constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 3.50 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 3.43 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 3.53 billion constant LCU | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 3.87 billion constant LCU | +9.7% |
| 1989 | 3.48 billion constant LCU | -10.1% |
| 1990 | 2.90 billion constant LCU | -16.7% |
| 1991 | 3.48 billion constant LCU | +20.1% |
| 1992 | 3.38 billion constant LCU | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 2.92 billion constant LCU | -13.5% |
| 1994 | 3.16 billion constant LCU | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 3.32 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 3.68 billion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 1997 | 3.80 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 3.81 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 4.34 billion constant LCU | +14.0% |
| 2000 | 4.14 billion constant LCU | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 4.48 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2002 | 5.26 billion constant LCU | +17.5% |
| 2003 | 4.92 billion constant LCU | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 5.35 billion constant LCU | +8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.40 billion constant LCU | 723.05 million constant LCU | 2.45 billion constant LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.05 billion constant LCU | 2.56 billion constant LCU | 3.50 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.61 billion constant LCU | 3.43 billion constant LCU | 3.87 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.48 billion constant LCU | 2.90 billion constant LCU | 4.34 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.83 billion constant LCU | 4.14 billion constant LCU | 5.35 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 155 Palestine, State of 6.57 billion constant LCU compare
- 156 Kosovo 5.79 billion constant LCU
- 156 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 5.79 billion constant LCU
- 159 Bahamas 5.09 billion constant LCU compare
- 160 South Sudan 4.74 billion constant LCU
- 161 Tajikistan 4.16 billion constant LCU 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 5.35 billion constant LCU in 2004, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 5.35 billion constant LCU in 2004.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 723.05 million constant LCU in 1961.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for imports of goods and services?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 158th out of 179 countries with data for 2004.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). 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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.