Transport services in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Transport services was 8.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Transport services in Papua New Guinea, 1976–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service exports, BoP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for transport services in Papua New Guinea is 8.0%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 116.7% on the previous year and down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, transport services in Papua New Guinea peaked at 41.8% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 3.0%, in 2002.
That places Papua New Guinea 140th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Transport services in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | % of service exports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 14.6% | — |
| 1977 | 33.6% | +130.4% |
| 1978 | 41.8% | +24.5% |
| 1979 | 33.3% | -20.2% |
| 1980 | 33.8% | +1.4% |
| 1981 | 20.3% | -40.0% |
| 1982 | 23.9% | +17.6% |
| 1983 | 28.1% | +17.8% |
| 1984 | 21.7% | -22.9% |
| 1985 | 29.7% | +36.8% |
| 1986 | 30.4% | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 24.3% | -19.9% |
| 1988 | 17.5% | -28.1% |
| 1989 | 17.9% | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 10.8% | -39.7% |
| 1991 | 5.4% | -49.9% |
| 1992 | 7.1% | +31.9% |
| 1993 | 8.3% | +16.2% |
| 1994 | 15.9% | +92.1% |
| 1995 | 10.8% | -32.0% |
| 1996 | 7.8% | -27.7% |
| 1997 | 5.5% | -29.7% |
| 1998 | 3.6% | -34.2% |
| 1999 | 4.3% | +19.7% |
| 2000 | 4.9% | +12.6% |
| 2001 | 7.5% | +53.5% |
| 2002 | 3.0% | -60.2% |
| 2003 | 7.2% | +140.3% |
| 2004 | 10.3% | +44.0% |
| 2005 | 10.3% | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 6.9% | -33.5% |
| 2007 | 8.1% | +17.3% |
| 2008 | 7.1% | -11.3% |
| 2009 | 7.4% | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 6.7% | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 8.5% | +26.3% |
| 2012 | 14.7% | +73.0% |
| 2013 | 14.9% | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 9.4% | -36.8% |
| 2015 | 11.9% | +26.0% |
| 2016 | 17.8% | +50.0% |
| 2017 | 14.5% | -18.4% |
| 2018 | 4.9% | -66.6% |
| 2019 | 6.7% | +38.2% |
| 2020 | 4.3% | -36.6% |
| 2021 | 5.1% | +19.4% |
| 2022 | 4.9% | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 3.7% | -25.1% |
| 2024 | 8.0% | +116.7% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 8.0% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 20.2%, 39% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 8.0% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 14.4%, 55% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30.8% | 14.6% | 41.8% | 4 |
| 1980s | 24.8% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.9% | 3.6% | 15.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.3% | 3.0% | 10.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.0% | 4.9% | 17.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 3.7% | 8.0% | 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 transport services in Papua New Guinea?
- Transport services in Papua New Guinea was 8.0% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest transport services recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 41.8% in 1978.
- What is the lowest transport services recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.0% in 2002.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for transport services?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 140th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is transport services rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Transport services (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Transport services covers the process of carriage of people and objects from one location to another as well as related supporting and auxiliary services. Also included are postal and courier services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.