Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 21.1 % change on previous year in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea, 1962–2004
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2004, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea stood at 21.1 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 114.7% on the previous year and up 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea peaked at 37.63 % change on previous year in 1970 and was at its lowest, -25.13 % change on previous year, in 1998.
Papua New Guinea ranks 20th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 5.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 17.2 % change on previous year | +193.9% |
| 1964 | 22.54 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 1965 | 24.81 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 1966 | 20.05 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 1967 | 11.56 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 1968 | 11.07 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 1969 | 30.13 % change on previous year | +172.2% |
| 1970 | 37.63 % change on previous year | +24.9% |
| 1971 | 20.05 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 1972 | -0.8746 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 1973 | 9.17 % change on previous year | -1148.3% |
| 1974 | 29.25 % change on previous year | +219.0% |
| 1975 | 7.12 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 1976 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -121.8% |
| 1977 | 23.13 % change on previous year | -1589.9% |
| 1978 | 16.54 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 1979 | 18.2 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 1980 | 29.81 % change on previous year | +63.8% |
| 1981 | 8.11 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 1982 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -129.0% |
| 1983 | -4.42 % change on previous year | +87.9% |
| 1984 | -0.9484 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
| 1985 | -6.33 % change on previous year | +567.1% |
| 1986 | 7.01 % change on previous year | -210.8% |
| 1987 | 14.84 % change on previous year | +111.7% |
| 1988 | 21.56 % change on previous year | +45.3% |
| 1989 | -1.46 % change on previous year | -106.8% |
| 1990 | -15.75 % change on previous year | +978.1% |
| 1991 | 25.34 % change on previous year | -260.9% |
| 1992 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -94.9% |
| 1993 | -8.14 % change on previous year | -730.5% |
| 1994 | 19.07 % change on previous year | -334.2% |
| 1995 | -7.42 % change on previous year | -138.9% |
| 1996 | 23.15 % change on previous year | -412.1% |
| 1997 | -0.9743 % change on previous year | -104.2% |
| 1998 | -25.13 % change on previous year | +2478.9% |
| 1999 | -0.5962 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 2000 | -5.71 % change on previous year | +856.9% |
| 2001 | -7.16 % change on previous year | +25.5% |
| 2002 | 8.07 % change on previous year | -212.7% |
| 2003 | 9.83 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 2004 | 21.1 % change on previous year | +114.7% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 21.1 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8.71 % change on previous year, 2.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 21.1 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.22 % change on previous year, 6.5× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | -2478.9% | -0.9743 % change on previous year | -25.13 % change on previous year |
| 1977 | +1589.9% | -1.55 % change on previous year | 23.13 % change on previous year |
| 1973 | +1148.3% | -0.8746 % change on previous year | 9.17 % change on previous year |
| 1990 | -978.1% | -1.46 % change on previous year | -15.75 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.9 % change on previous year | 5.85 % change on previous year | 30.13 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1970s | 15.87 % change on previous year | -1.55 % change on previous year | 37.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.58 % change on previous year | -6.33 % change on previous year | 29.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.08 % change on previous year | -25.13 % change on previous year | 25.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.23 % change on previous year | -7.16 % change on previous year | 21.1 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
More economy & growth data for Papua New Guinea
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.47 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), 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$), annual growth rate -4.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Papua New Guinea was 21.1 % change on previous year in 2004, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 37.63 % change on previous year in 1970.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.13 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 20th out of 192 countries with data for 2004.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.