What is population, per unit of gdp in Papua New Guinea?

Population, per unit of gdp in Papua New Guinea was 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest population, per unit of gdp recorded in Papua New Guinea?

The highest recorded value was 0.0087 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.

What is the lowest population, per unit of gdp recorded in Papua New Guinea?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP in 2022.

How does Papua New Guinea rank for population, per unit of gdp?

Papua New Guinea ranks 56th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.

Is population, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?

Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Population, per unit of GDP in Papua New Guinea

Name: Population, per unit of GDP in Papua New Guinea
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Papua New Guinea: Population, per unit of GDP was 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0.0003 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 1.8%

World rank

56th

of 186 countries

All-time high

0.0087 units per US$ of GDP

in 1960

All-time low

0.0003 units per US$ of GDP

in 2022

Years of data

1960–2024

Population, per unit of GDP in Papua New Guinea, 1960–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population, per unit of gdp in Papua New Guinea is 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population, per unit of gdp in Papua New Guinea peaked at 0.0087 units per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP, in 2022.

Papua New Guinea ranks 56th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population, per unit of GDP in Papua New Guinea, year by year

Annual values for Population, per unit of GDP in Papua New Guinea, 1960 to 2024.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1960	0.0087 units per US$ of GDP	—
1961	0.0084 units per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1962	0.008 units per US$ of GDP	-4.1%
1963	0.0078 units per US$ of GDP	-3.2%
1964	0.0072 units per US$ of GDP	-7.6%
1965	0.0065 units per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
1966	0.0058 units per US$ of GDP	-10.0%
1967	0.0053 units per US$ of GDP	-9.5%
1968	0.0049 units per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
1969	0.0044 units per US$ of GDP	-9.9%
1970	0.0039 units per US$ of GDP	-12.6%
1971	0.0036 units per US$ of GDP	-7.9%
1972	0.0031 units per US$ of GDP	-14.4%
1973	0.0021 units per US$ of GDP	-32.3%
1974	0.0019 units per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
1975	0.0021 units per US$ of GDP	+10.6%
1976	0.0019 units per US$ of GDP	-8.3%
1977	0.0018 units per US$ of GDP	-5.8%
1978	0.0015 units per US$ of GDP	-14.0%
1979	0.0013 units per US$ of GDP	-13.3%
1980	0.0012 units per US$ of GDP	-8.0%
1981	0.0013 units per US$ of GDP	+4.0%
1982	0.0014 units per US$ of GDP	+7.7%
1983	0.0013 units per US$ of GDP	-5.6%
1984	0.0013 units per US$ of GDP	+2.5%
1985	0.0014 units per US$ of GDP	+7.6%
1986	0.0013 units per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
1987	0.0012 units per US$ of GDP	-13.9%
1988	0.001 units per US$ of GDP	-12.1%
1989	0.0011 units per US$ of GDP	+5.4%
1990	0.0012 units per US$ of GDP	+13.1%
1991	0.0011 units per US$ of GDP	-12.3%
1992	0.001 units per US$ of GDP	-10.4%
1993	0.0009 units per US$ of GDP	-8.7%
1994	0.0008 units per US$ of GDP	-6.3%
1995	0.001 units per US$ of GDP	+23.0%
1996	0.0009 units per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
1997	0.001 units per US$ of GDP	+8.2%
1998	0.0014 units per US$ of GDP	+34.9%
1999	0.0015 units per US$ of GDP	+12.8%
2000	0.0016 units per US$ of GDP	+2.2%
2001	0.0019 units per US$ of GDP	+18.2%
2002	0.002 units per US$ of GDP	+6.2%
2003	0.0017 units per US$ of GDP	-12.3%
2004	0.0016 units per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
2005	0.0013 units per US$ of GDP	-16.6%
2006	0.0008 units per US$ of GDP	-39.9%
2007	0.0007 units per US$ of GDP	-9.7%
2008	0.0006 units per US$ of GDP	-15.6%
2009	0.0006 units per US$ of GDP	+3.6%
2010	0.0005 units per US$ of GDP	-16.0%
2011	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-18.4%
2012	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-13.2%
2013	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	+2.9%
2014	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-6.0%
2015	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	+9.6%
2016	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	+7.3%
2017	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
2018	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-3.5%
2019	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-0.4%
2020	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	+6.0%
2021	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
2022	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	-15.9%
2023	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	+4.6%
2024	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	+1.8%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.0067 units per US$ of GDP	0.0044 units per US$ of GDP	0.0087 units per US$ of GDP	10
1970s	0.0023 units per US$ of GDP	0.0013 units per US$ of GDP	0.0039 units per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0.0013 units per US$ of GDP	0.001 units per US$ of GDP	0.0014 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0.0011 units per US$ of GDP	0.0008 units per US$ of GDP	0.0015 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0.0013 units per US$ of GDP	0.0006 units per US$ of GDP	0.002 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	0.0005 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	0.0003 units per US$ of GDP	0.0004 units per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea

53 Angola 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP compare
54 Côte d'Ivoire 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP compare
55 Nicaragua 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP compare
57 Uzbekistan 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP compare
58 Egypt 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP compare
59 Honduras 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 186 places →

More gender data for Papua New Guinea

Child population (UN estimates and projections) 3,665 (2030)
Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.4371 % change on previous year (2030)
Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 120,773 (2025)
Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 129,292 (2025)
Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 119,621 (2025)
Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 128,016 (2025)
Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 119,145 (2025)
Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 127,574 (2025)
Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 119,104 (2025)
Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 127,431 (2025)

All data for Papua New Guinea →

Frequently asked questions

What is population, per unit of gdp in Papua New Guinea?: Population, per unit of gdp in Papua New Guinea was 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest population, per unit of gdp recorded in Papua New Guinea?: The highest recorded value was 0.0087 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.
What is the lowest population, per unit of gdp recorded in Papua New Guinea?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP in 2022.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for population, per unit of gdp?: Papua New Guinea ranks 56th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
Is population, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?: Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Population, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 186 places, 10,446 data points, 1960–2024
Last refreshed: 27 August 2026

Population divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.