Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) was -11.74 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Papua New Guinea, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Papua New Guinea stood at -11.74 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 105.7% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Papua New Guinea peaked at 448.81 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -172.97 % change on previous year, in 1987.
Papua New Guinea ranks 148th of 201 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | -11.82 % change on previous year | -220.0% |
| 1973 | -9.08 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 1974 | 15.4 % change on previous year | -269.6% |
| 1975 | -42.7 % change on previous year | -377.3% |
| 1976 | -17.89 % change on previous year | -58.1% |
| 1977 | 99.24 % change on previous year | -654.9% |
| 1978 | -13.53 % change on previous year | -113.6% |
| 1979 | -5.43 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 1980 | -3.04 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 1981 | -3.8 % change on previous year | +25.0% |
| 1982 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 1983 | 30.52 % change on previous year | -1703.3% |
| 1984 | 12.27 % change on previous year | -59.8% |
| 1985 | -13.54 % change on previous year | -210.4% |
| 1986 | 0.8194 % change on previous year | -106.1% |
| 1987 | -172.97 % change on previous year | -21209.3% |
| 1988 | -13.8 % change on previous year | -92.0% |
| 1989 | -6.07 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 1990 | 10.96 % change on previous year | -280.5% |
| 1991 | 40.17 % change on previous year | +266.6% |
| 1992 | 448.81 % change on previous year | +1017.3% |
| 1993 | -65.94 % change on previous year | -114.7% |
| 1994 | 18.89 % change on previous year | -128.6% |
| 1995 | 101.97 % change on previous year | +439.8% |
| 1996 | 25.68 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 1997 | 29.03 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 1998 | 65.99 % change on previous year | +127.4% |
| 1999 | -5.8 % change on previous year | -108.8% |
| 2000 | 12.21 % change on previous year | -310.5% |
| 2001 | -3.14 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 2002 | 59.23 % change on previous year | -1988.3% |
| 2003 | 9.36 % change on previous year | -84.2% |
| 2004 | -29.93 % change on previous year | -419.9% |
| 2007 | 23.75 % change on previous year | -179.4% |
| 2008 | -41.33 % change on previous year | -274.0% |
| 2009 | 9.44 % change on previous year | -122.8% |
| 2010 | 8.35 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 2011 | 12.37 % change on previous year | +48.2% |
| 2012 | -57.26 % change on previous year | -562.8% |
| 2013 | 19.8 % change on previous year | -134.6% |
| 2014 | -4.78 % change on previous year | -124.1% |
| 2015 | -13.2 % change on previous year | +176.2% |
| 2016 | 179.45 % change on previous year | -1459.4% |
| 2017 | -13.51 % change on previous year | -107.5% |
| 2018 | 172.92 % change on previous year | -1380.1% |
| 2019 | -19.08 % change on previous year | -111.0% |
| 2020 | -28.36 % change on previous year | +48.6% |
| 2021 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -105.8% |
| 2022 | -49.48 % change on previous year | -3110.5% |
| 2023 | -28.53 % change on previous year | -42.4% |
| 2024 | 206.34 % change on previous year | -823.3% |
| 2025 | -11.74 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.67 % change on previous year | -42.7 % change on previous year | 99.24 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -17.15 % change on previous year | -172.97 % change on previous year | 30.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 66.98 % change on previous year | -65.94 % change on previous year | 448.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.95 % change on previous year | -41.33 % change on previous year | 59.23 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 28.51 % change on previous year | -57.26 % change on previous year | 179.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.98 % change on previous year | -49.48 % change on previous year | 206.34 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 145 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) -11.46 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Mongolia -11.53 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Sweden -11.6 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Germany -12.07 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Belarus -12.35 % change on previous year compare
- 151 Kuwait -12.58 % change on previous year 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)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 13.86 % change on previous year (2004)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8675 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2004)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 538.4 current US$ per person (2004)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.22 % change on previous year (2004)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2004)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita 1,735 current LCU per person (2004)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 15.44 % change on previous year (2004)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7216 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2004)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Papua New Guinea?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) in Papua New Guinea was -11.74 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 448.81 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was -172.97 % change on previous year in 1987.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current)?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 148th out of 201 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) (current) rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. 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 Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current LCU), 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 Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.