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Papua New Guinea Market Capitalization

Market capitalization of listed domestic companies as % of GDP  CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS

Papua New Guinea's market capitalization was 7.39% in 2017, ranked 69th globally. This represents a 6.6% decrease from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 2003–2017.

7.39% −0.52% (-6.6%)
Year 2017 Rank #69 Global Peak 150.73% (2009) Source World Bank

Papua New Guinea Market Capitalization (2003–2017)

Overview

Papua New Guinea's market capitalization stood at 7.39% in 2017, a decline of +0.52% from 2016. Papua New Guinea ranked 69th globally.

Papua New Guinea's market capitalization has experienced a significant decline over the past 14 years, with the latest value standing at 7.39 in 2017, ranking 69th globally. The country's market capitalization peaked in 2009 at 150.73, a year prior to the global financial crisis, suggesting that the recession may have had a limited impact on Papua New Guinea's stock market. In comparison, Nigeria's market capitalization in 2017 was 9.91, indicating that Papua New Guinea's market capitalization is significantly lower than its peer's. The all-time trough in 2017 marks a dramatic decline from the 2003 value of 83.77, highlighting the country's struggles in developing its capital markets. A stabilization of Papua New Guinea's economy and improved investor confidence would be necessary to alter the current downward trend in market capitalization.

Data & projection

Year Market Capitalization YoY change Rank
2017 7.39% −0.52% #69
2016 7.92% +0.00% #68
2015 7.91% −6.35% #69
2014 14.26% +0.47% #65
2013 13.79% −56.23% #65
2011 70.02% −7.36% #18
2010 77.38% −73.35% #20
2009 150.73% +54.92% #6
2008 95.81% −39.98% #7
2007 135.79% +43.09% #12
2006 92.69% −33.46% #21
2005 126.15% +28.75% #9
2004 97.40% +13.63% #14
2003 83.77% – #16

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 market capitalization improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Papua New Guinea's market capitalization?▾

Papua New Guinea's market capitalization was 7.39% in 2017. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 6.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest market capitalization in Papua New Guinea?▾

Papua New Guinea's market capitalization peaked at 150.73% in 2009.

What was the lowest market capitalization in Papua New Guinea?▾

The lowest market capitalization in Papua New Guinea was 7.39% in 2017.

How does Papua New Guinea rank in market capitalization?▾

Papua New Guinea ranks 69th globally in market capitalization as of 2017.

What is the World Bank indicator code for market capitalization?▾

The World Bank indicator code is CM.MKT.LCAP.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the market capitalization of Papua New Guinea in 2017?▾

The market capitalization of Papua New Guinea in 2017 was 7.39%. This ranks 69th in the world.

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Papua New Guinea Market Capitalization. HistorySaid. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/market-capitalization/
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_papua-new-guinea_market-capitalization, title = {Papua New Guinea Market Capitalization}, url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/market-capitalization/}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }
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