Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 931.74 million current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Papua New Guinea, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Papua New Guinea is 931.74 million current LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.7% on the previous year and up 279.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Papua New Guinea peaked at 1.62 billion current LCU in 2018 and was at its lowest, -114.55 million current LCU, in 1989.
Papua New Guinea ranks 117th of 202 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) in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 142.86 million current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 156.94 million current LCU | +9.9% |
| 1972 | 138.39 million current LCU | -11.8% |
| 1973 | 125.82 million current LCU | -9.1% |
| 1974 | 145.19 million current LCU | +15.4% |
| 1975 | 83.19 million current LCU | -42.7% |
| 1976 | 68.31 million current LCU | -17.9% |
| 1977 | 136.10 million current LCU | +99.2% |
| 1978 | 117.68 million current LCU | -13.5% |
| 1979 | 111.29 million current LCU | -5.4% |
| 1980 | 107.90 million current LCU | -3.0% |
| 1981 | 103.80 million current LCU | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 101.82 million current LCU | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 132.90 million current LCU | +30.5% |
| 1984 | 149.20 million current LCU | +12.3% |
| 1985 | 129.00 million current LCU | -13.5% |
| 1986 | 130.06 million current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1987 | -94.90 million current LCU | -173.0% |
| 1988 | -107.99 million current LCU | +13.8% |
| 1989 | -114.55 million current LCU | +6.1% |
| 1990 | -101.99 million current LCU | -11.0% |
| 1991 | -61.02 million current LCU | -40.2% |
| 1992 | 212.86 million current LCU | -448.8% |
| 1993 | 72.51 million current LCU | -65.9% |
| 1994 | 86.20 million current LCU | +18.9% |
| 1995 | 174.10 million current LCU | +102.0% |
| 1996 | 218.81 million current LCU | +25.7% |
| 1997 | 282.32 million current LCU | +29.0% |
| 1998 | 468.63 million current LCU | +66.0% |
| 1999 | 441.45 million current LCU | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 495.33 million current LCU | +12.2% |
| 2001 | 479.79 million current LCU | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 763.97 million current LCU | +59.2% |
| 2003 | 835.46 million current LCU | +9.4% |
| 2004 | 585.39 million current LCU | -29.9% |
| 2006 | 599.76 million current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 742.23 million current LCU | +23.8% |
| 2008 | 435.50 million current LCU | -41.3% |
| 2009 | 476.60 million current LCU | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 516.40 million current LCU | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 580.30 million current LCU | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 248.00 million current LCU | -57.3% |
| 2013 | 297.10 million current LCU | +19.8% |
| 2014 | 282.90 million current LCU | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 245.56 million current LCU | -13.2% |
| 2016 | 686.20 million current LCU | +179.4% |
| 2017 | 593.50 million current LCU | -13.5% |
| 2018 | 1.62 billion current LCU | +172.9% |
| 2019 | 1.31 billion current LCU | -19.1% |
| 2020 | 938.95 million current LCU | -28.4% |
| 2021 | 954.39 million current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 482.13 million current LCU | -49.5% |
| 2023 | 344.60 million current LCU | -28.5% |
| 2024 | 1.06 billion current LCU | +206.3% |
| 2025 | 931.74 million current LCU | -11.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 122.58 million current LCU | 68.31 million current LCU | 156.94 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 53.73 million current LCU | -114.55 million current LCU | 149.20 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 179.39 million current LCU | -101.99 million current LCU | 468.63 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 601.56 million current LCU | 435.50 million current LCU | 835.46 million current LCU | 9 |
| 2010s | 638.04 million current LCU | 245.56 million current LCU | 1.62 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 784.58 million current LCU | 344.60 million current LCU | 1.06 billion current LCU | 6 |
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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)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 110.76 constant LCU per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 0.6313 % change on previous year (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.3653 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 1,064 current US$ per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 8.01 % change on previous year (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 1.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 4,099 current LCU per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 3.66 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Papua New Guinea?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Papua New Guinea was 931.74 million current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.62 billion current LCU in 2018.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was -114.55 million current LCU in 1989.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 117th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 279.4%. 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 Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. 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.