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Papua New Guinea GDP per Capita PPP

GDP per capita based on PPP  NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD

$3,762 −$1,113 (-22.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #163 Global Peak $4,875 (2024) Source World Bank

Papua New Guinea GDP per Capita PPP (1980–2025)

Overview

Papua New Guinea's gdp per capita ppp stood at $3,762 in 2025, a decline of +$1,113 from 2024. The IMF projects $3,762 by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 163rd globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP per Capita PPP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF $4,325 - -
2029* IMF $4,204 - -
2028* IMF $4,092 - -
2027* IMF $3,986 - -
2026* IMF $3,882 - -
2025* IMF $3,762 - -
2025 $3,762 −$1,113 #163
2024 $4,875 +$1,438 #163
2023 $4,668 +$1,408 #167
2022 $4,420 +$1,480 #169
2021 $3,977 +$1,011 #169
2020 $3,900 +$727 #166
2019 $4,060 +$924 #166
2018 $3,910 +$683 #166
2017 $3,923 +$709 #163
2016 $3,813 +$645 #163
2015 $3,670 +$578 #163
2014 $3,500 +$691 #161
2013 $3,110 +$318 #166
2012 $3,026 +$276 #165
2011 $2,919 +$50 #166
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Papua New Guinea's gdp per capita ppp?

Papua New Guinea's gdp per capita ppp was $3,762 in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 22.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp per capita ppp in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $4,875 in 2024.

What was the lowest gdp per capita ppp in Papua New Guinea?

The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Papua New Guinea was $1,074 in 1980.

How does Papua New Guinea rank in gdp per capita ppp?

Papua New Guinea ranks 163rd globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp per capita ppp?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp per capita ppp of Papua New Guinea in 2025?

Papua New Guinea's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $3,762 by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gdp per capita ppp of Papua New Guinea in 2025?

The gdp per capita ppp of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was $3,762. This ranks 163rd in the world.

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