Papua New Guinea GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Papua New Guinea's gdp per capita ppp was $3,762 in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 22.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Papua New Guinea's GDP per Capita PPP has experienced significant fluctuations over the past four decades, with an all-time peak of 4,874.69 USD in 2024, a considerable increase from its 1980 trough of 1,074.00 USD. Despite this growth, the country's per capita GDP remains relatively low, ranking 163 globally as of 2025 with a value of 3,761.99 USD. In comparison, neighboring Comoros boasts a higher per capita GDP of 4,015.31 USD, while Uganda and Kiribati have similar values of 3,904.24 and 3,704.85 USD, respectively. The country's economic trajectory has been volatile, with the 2024 peak marking the highest value in 46 years of data. To sustain future growth, Papua New Guinea must address its economic disparities, invest in human capital, and ensure stable economic governance to maintain its upward trajectory and possibly surpass its 2024 peak.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
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.
Papua New Guinea's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $4,875 in 2024.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Papua New Guinea was $1,074 in 1980.
Papua New Guinea ranks 163rd globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Papua New Guinea's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $3,762 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was $3,762. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
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url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
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year = {2026}
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