Papua New Guinea Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Papua New Guinea's industry value added was 38.63% in 2025, ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 6.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Papua New Guinea's industry value added has experienced a significant upward trend over the past six decades, with the indicator rising from 13.45 in 1961 to 38.63 in 2025, representing a 288% increase. The country's all-time peak in 2022, at 40.28, underscores its growth momentum, while the trough in 1961 highlights the vast potential for development. Compared to its peer countries, Papua New Guinea's industry value added ranks 23rd globally, with Mongolia boasting a slightly higher value of 38.82. Notably, the country's industry value added has continued to grow, albeit at a slower pace, since the peak in 2022. A sustained increase in investment in infrastructure, particularly in the energy and transportation sectors, could potentially propel Papua New Guinea's industry value added to higher ranks, potentially challenging the likes of Turkmenistan, which currently holds the 17th spot worldwide.
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 |
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 industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Papua New Guinea's industry value added peaked at 40.28% in 2022.
The lowest industry value added in Papua New Guinea was 13.45% in 1961.
Papua New Guinea ranks 23rd globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Papua New Guinea's industry value added is projected to reach 38.63% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was 38.63%. This ranks 23rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_papua-new-guinea_industry-value-added,
title = {Papua New Guinea Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}