Papua New Guinea Listed Companies
Number of listed domestic companies CM.MKT.LDOM.NO
Papua New Guinea's listed companies was 6 in 2016, ranked 1st globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2016.
Overview
Papua New Guinea's listed companies stood at 6 in 2016, a rise of +0 from 2015. Papua New Guinea ranked 1st globally.
Papua New Guinea's stock market has experienced significant fluctuations in the number of listed companies over the 17-year period from 2000 to 2016. The country reached an all-time peak of 12.00 listed companies in 2011, only to decline to an all-time trough of 6.00 by 2016. This decline is notable, particularly when compared to its peer countries, with Namibia and Seychelles also experiencing a decline in listed companies but remaining at 8.00 throughout the period. The latest data available in 2016 indicates that Papua New Guinea had 6.00 listed companies, ranking it as the country with the highest number globally. This trend suggests a decrease in entrepreneurial activity and investment in the country's stock market. A significant improvement in the business environment, regulatory framework, or economic growth could potentially alter this trajectory and attract more companies to list on the Papua New Guinea Stock Exchange.
Data & projection
| Year | Listed Companies | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | +0 | #1 |
| 2015 | 6 | +0 | #3 |
| 2014 | 6 | −5 | #2 |
| 2013 | 11 | +3 | #5 |
| 2012 | 8 | −4 | #3 |
| 2011 | 12 | +2 | #5 |
| 2010 | 10 | −1 | #5 |
| 2009 | 11 | +0 | #5 |
| 2008 | 11 | +2 | #5 |
| 2007 | 9 | +0 | #5 |
| 2006 | 9 | +0 | #4 |
| 2005 | 9 | +0 | #6 |
| 2004 | 9 | +0 | #6 |
| 2003 | 9 | +1 | #4 |
| 2002 | 8 | −1 | #4 |
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 listed companies improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Papua New Guinea's listed companies was 6 in 2016. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's listed companies peaked at 12 in 2011.
The lowest listed companies in Papua New Guinea was 6 in 2014.
Papua New Guinea ranks 1st globally in listed companies as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LDOM.NO. Data sourced from World Bank.
The listed companies of Papua New Guinea in 2016 was 6. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_papua-new-guinea_listed-companies,
title = {Papua New Guinea Listed Companies},
url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/listed-companies/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}