Papua New Guinea's Macroeconomic Analysis:
Nominal GDP of USD 31.6 billion in 2022.
Nominal GDP of USD 31.6 billion in 2022.
GDP per capita of USD 2,629 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
GDP per capita of USD 2,629 compared to the global average of USD 10,589.
Average real GDP growth of 3.9% over the last decade.
Average real GDP growth of 3.9% over the last decade.
Main Economic Indicators
Economic growthThe economy recorded average annual growth of 4.5% in the decade to 2020. To read more about GDP growth in Papua New Guinea, go to our dedicated page.
Fiscal policy
Papua New Guinea's fiscal deficit averaged 2.9% of GDP in the decade to 2022. Find out more on our dedicated page.
Inflation
Inflation averaged 5.1% in the decade to 2022. Go to our Papua New Guinea inflation page for extra insight.
Monetary Policy
Papua New Guinea's monetary policy rate ended 2022 at 3.25%, down from 6.75% a decade earlier. See our Papua New Guinea monetary policy page for additional details.
Exchange Rate
From end-2012 to end-2022 the kina weakened by 40% vs the U.S. dollar. For more info on the kina, click here.
Papua New Guinea Economic Forecasts
Projections out to 2034.33 indicators covered including both annual and quarterly frequencies.
Consensus Forecasts based on a panel of 3 expert analysts.
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