Imports of goods and services in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Imports of goods and services 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 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% |
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
- 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)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate -6.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1151 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 335.13 current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 11.47 % change on previous year (2004)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1531 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2004)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 95.04 current US$ per person (2004)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 1.06 % change on previous year (2004)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 0.4934 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2004)
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.