Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 7.45 billion current LCU in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea, 1961–2004
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea is 7.45 billion current LCU, measured in 2004. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 238.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea peaked at 7.45 billion current LCU in 2004 and was at its lowest, 61.50 million current LCU, in 1961.
Papua New Guinea ranks 171st of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 61.50 million current LCU | — |
| 1962 | 65.10 million current LCU | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 76.30 million current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1964 | 93.50 million current LCU | +22.5% |
| 1965 | 116.70 million current LCU | +24.8% |
| 1966 | 140.10 million current LCU | +20.1% |
| 1967 | 156.30 million current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1968 | 173.60 million current LCU | +11.1% |
| 1969 | 225.90 million current LCU | +30.1% |
| 1970 | 310.90 million current LCU | +37.6% |
| 1971 | 369.00 million current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1972 | 346.00 million current LCU | -6.2% |
| 1973 | 318.50 million current LCU | -7.9% |
| 1974 | 407.30 million current LCU | +27.9% |
| 1975 | 478.40 million current LCU | +17.5% |
| 1976 | 488.80 million current LCU | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 600.80 million current LCU | +22.9% |
| 1978 | 627.20 million current LCU | +4.4% |
| 1979 | 744.30 million current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1980 | 910.80 million current LCU | +22.4% |
| 1981 | 987.60 million current LCU | +8.4% |
| 1982 | 1.06 billion current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 1.15 billion current LCU | +8.2% |
| 1984 | 1.22 billion current LCU | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 1.27 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 1.32 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 1.42 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 1.65 billion current LCU | +16.1% |
| 1989 | 1.61 billion current LCU | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 1.51 billion current LCU | -6.3% |
| 1991 | 1.88 billion current LCU | +24.9% |
| 1992 | 1.93 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 1.80 billion current LCU | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 2.20 billion current LCU | +22.3% |
| 1995 | 2.71 billion current LCU | +23.1% |
| 1996 | 3.29 billion current LCU | +21.5% |
| 1997 | 3.54 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 1998 | 3.81 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 4.67 billion current LCU | +22.6% |
| 2000 | 4.79 billion current LCU | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 5.43 billion current LCU | +13.3% |
| 2002 | 6.76 billion current LCU | +24.5% |
| 2003 | 6.79 billion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 7.45 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 7.45 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 787.38 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 7.45 billion current LCU is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 154.01 billion current LCU, 5% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 123.22 million current LCU | 61.50 million current LCU | 225.90 million current LCU | 9 |
| 1970s | 469.12 million current LCU | 310.90 million current LCU | 744.30 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.26 billion current LCU | 910.80 million current LCU | 1.65 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.73 billion current LCU | 1.51 billion current LCU | 4.67 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.25 billion current LCU | 4.79 billion current LCU | 7.45 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 168 Fiji 8.74 billion current LCU compare
- 169 Kosovo 8.18 billion current LCU
- 169 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 8.18 billion current LCU
- 172 Sao Tome and Principe 7.09 billion current LCU
- 173 Bahamas 6.56 billion current LCU compare
- 174 Aruba 5.83 billion current LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Papua New Guinea
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -52.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1.09 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -51.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.7945 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 40.57 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea?
- Imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea was 7.45 billion current 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 7.45 billion current LCU in 2004.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.50 million current LCU in 1961.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for imports of goods and services?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 171st out of 193 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 238.9%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.