Papua New Guinea GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Papua New Guinea's gni per capita was $3,057 in 2025, ranked 150th globally. This represents a 5.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1962–2025.
Overview
Papua New Guinea's gni per capita stood at $3,057 in 2025, a rise of +$157 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $3,057 by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 150th globally.
Papua New Guinea's GNI per capita has experienced significant growth over the 64 years of available data, rising from 130.00 in 1962 to a peak of 3,057.00 in 2025. This latest value of 3,057.00 ranks the country 150th globally, closely trailing Bangladesh at 3,078.00 and Angola at 3,083.00, while surpassing India's 2,911.00. The trough of 130.00 occurred in 1963, marking the lowest point in the country's recorded economic history. Papua New Guinea's GNI per capita has steadily increased, with the most recent data indicating a continued upward trend. As the country continues to develop its economy, future growth will likely depend on its ability to diversify and strengthen its industries, which would be necessary to alter the current trajectory and potentially surpass its peer countries in terms of GNI per capita.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $3,339 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $3,198 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $3,057 | - | - |
| 2025 | $3,057 | +$157 | #150 |
| 2024 | $2,900 | +$100 | #139 |
| 2023 | $2,800 | +$110 | #148 |
| 2022 | $2,690 | +$320 | #150 |
| 2021 | $2,370 | −$40 | #151 |
| 2020 | $2,410 | −$10 | #149 |
| 2019 | $2,420 | +$110 | #151 |
| 2018 | $2,310 | +$0 | #148 |
| 2017 | $2,310 | −$100 | #148 |
| 2016 | $2,410 | −$110 | #145 |
| 2015 | $2,520 | −$270 | #147 |
| 2014 | $2,790 | +$450 | #145 |
| 2013 | $2,340 | +$190 | #147 |
| 2012 | $2,150 | +$420 | #147 |
| 2011 | $1,730 | +$70 | #149 |
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 gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Papua New Guinea's gni per capita was $3,057 in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 5.4% increase from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's gni per capita peaked at $3,057 in 2025.
The lowest gni per capita in Papua New Guinea was $130 in 1962.
Papua New Guinea ranks 150th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Papua New Guinea's gni per capita is projected to reach $3,057 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was $3,057. This ranks 150th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_papua-new-guinea_gni-per-capita,
title = {Papua New Guinea GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}