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Papua New Guinea GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

4.38% −2.32pp (-34.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #130 Global Peak 60.51% (2006) Source World Bank

Papua New Guinea GDP Deflator (1961–2025)

Overview

Papua New Guinea's gdp deflator stood at 4.38% in 2025, a decline of +2.32pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.38% by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 130th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend 3.22% - -
2026* trend 3.80% - -
2025* trend 4.38% - -
2025 4.38% −2.32pp #130
2024 6.70% +11.04pp #150
2023 -4.34% −19.37pp #16
2022 15.03% +3.43pp #169
2021 11.60% +9.96pp #164
2020 1.63% +0.57pp #94
2019 1.06% −8.74pp #66
2018 9.80% +2.10pp #184
2017 7.70% +5.18pp #169
2016 2.52% +3.75pp #123
2015 -1.23% −6.67pp #31
2014 5.44% +1.85pp #164
2013 3.59% +4.16pp #136
2012 -0.57% −9.41pp #7
2011 8.83% −1.08pp #143
Show all years (1961-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +22.9% GDP growth 5.7% C/A balance 14.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Papua New Guinea's gdp deflator?

Papua New Guinea's gdp deflator was 4.38% in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 34.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea's gdp deflator peaked at 60.51% in 2006.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Papua New Guinea?

The lowest gdp deflator in Papua New Guinea was -4.88% in 2009.

How does Papua New Guinea rank in gdp deflator?

Papua New Guinea ranks 130th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Papua New Guinea in 2025?

Papua New Guinea's gdp deflator is projected to reach 4.38% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Papua New Guinea in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was 4.38%. This ranks 130th in the world.

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