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Papua New Guinea Industry Value Added

Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP  NV.IND.TOTL.ZS

38.63% +2.34% (+6.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #23 Global Peak 40.28% (2022) Source World Bank

Papua New Guinea Industry Value Added (1961–2025)

Overview

Papua New Guinea's industry value added stood at 38.63% in 2025, a rise of +2.34% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.63% by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 23rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Value Added YoY change Rank
2026* trend 39.27% - -
2025* trend 38.63% - -
2025 38.63% +2.34% #23
2023 36.29% −3.99% #163
2022 40.28% +6.24% #170
2021 34.04% +0.99% #158
2020 33.05% −3.66% #163
2019 36.71% −0.21% #177
2018 36.92% +0.56% #177
2017 36.36% +1.63% #176
2016 34.73% −0.07% #175
2015 34.80% +2.02% #175
2014 32.78% +6.24% #160
2013 26.54% −1.03% #130
2012 27.57% −3.76% #136
2011 31.34% −1.83% #148
2010 33.17% +3.40% #156
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 industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Papua New Guinea's industry value added?

Papua New Guinea's industry value added was 38.63% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 6.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest industry value added in Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea's industry value added peaked at 40.28% in 2022.

What was the lowest industry value added in Papua New Guinea?

The lowest industry value added in Papua New Guinea was 13.45% in 1961.

How does Papua New Guinea rank in industry value added?

Papua New Guinea ranks 23rd globally in industry value added as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry value added?

The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry value added of Papua New Guinea in 2025?

Papua New Guinea's industry value added is projected to reach 38.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry value added of Papua New Guinea in 2025?

The industry value added of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was 38.63%. This ranks 23rd in the world.

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