Papua New Guinea GDP Per Capita (2026)
Papua New Guinea has a resource-rich Pacific economy supported by mining, liquefied natural gas, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, construction, and services. GDP per capita provides an important measure of how the country’s resource-based economic output compares with population and helps place total production into a per-person context. Explore Papua New Guinea’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$2,632
Est. in USD
World Rank
#151
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+3.7%
+$94
Oceania Rank
#13
Out of 14 countries
1. Papua New Guinea GDP Per Capita in 2026
Papua New Guinea’s GDP per capita reflects economic output generated for each resident, with mining and energy projects contributing significantly to national production. Agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and services also support the economy. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a clearer basis for comparing Papua New Guinea with economies of different sizes and resource structures.
2. Papua New Guinea GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Papua New Guinea GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,632 | +3.7% |
| 2025 | $2,538 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $2,453 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | $2,502 | -4.9% |
| 2022 | $2,631 | +18.7% |
| 2021 | $2,216 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | $2,125 | -8.2% |
| 2019 | $2,315 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | $2,367 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | $2,344 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | $2,245 | -9.0% |
| 2015 | $2,467 | -10.8% |
| 2014 | $2,766 | +4.0% |
| 2013 | $2,660 | -4.9% |
| 2012 | $2,797 | +12.8% |
| 2011 | $2,479 | +17.2% |
| 2010 | $2,115 | +15.4% |
| 2009 | $1,833 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | $1,884 | +19.5% |
| 2007 | $1,576 | +11.6% |
| 2006 | $1,412 | +11.2% |
| 2005 | $1,270 | +14.2% |
| 2004 | $1,112 | +11.8% |
| 2003 | $995 | +22.1% |
| 2002 | $815 | -5.5% |
| 2001 | $862 | -14.5% |
| 2000 | $1,008 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | $1,013 | -11.0% |
| 1998 | $1,138 | -25.5% |
| 1997 | $1,527 | -6.9% |
| 1996 | $1,640 | +3.7% |
| 1995 | $1,582 | -13.8% |
| 1994 | $1,835 | +7.1% |
| 1993 | $1,714 | +10.8% |
| 1992 | $1,547 | +7.1% |
| 1991 | $1,444 | +14.1% |
| 1990 | $1,266 | -13.0% |
| 1989 | $1,455 | -7.0% |
| 1988 | $1,565 | +34.9% |
| 1987 | $1,160 | +11.5% |
| 1986 | $1,040 | +6.6% |
| 1985 | $976 | -9.6% |
| 1984 | $1,080 | -9.6% |
| 1983 | $1,195 | -2.3% |
| 1982 | $1,223 | -7.3% |
| 1981 | $1,319 | -4.5% |
| 1980 | $1,381 | — |
4. Papua New Guinea GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+3.7%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+18.8%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+17.2%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+86.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Papua New Guinea’s GDP per capita can fluctuate with commodity prices, energy production, mining projects, exchange rates, inflation, investment, and population growth. Large resource developments can create noticeable changes in national output. Historical data helps show how commodity cycles and major investment projects have shaped economic production per resident over time.
5. Papua New Guinea GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
Papua New Guinea
$2,632
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Papua New Guinea’s GDP per capita is approximately
86.4%
below the
Oceania average
and
89.5%
below the world average.
6. Papua New Guinea GDP Per Capita Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Tuvalu | $6,581 |
| #9 | Samoa | $6,455 |
| #10 | Micronesia | $5,514 |
| #11 | Vanuatu | $4,082 |
| #12 | Kiribati | $3,051 |
| #13 | Papua New Guinea | $2,632 |
| #14 | Solomon Islands | $2,258 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea GDP (Nominal)
$34.4 Billion
(2026)
Papua New Guinea GDP Per Capita
$2,632
(2026)
Papua New Guinea’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP highlights the importance of mining and energy within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of output per resident. Both indicators together offer a broader economic perspective.
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8. Papua New Guinea GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $2,621 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | $2,690 | +2.6% |
| 2029 | $2,756 | +2.5% |
| 2030 | $2,838 | +3.0% |
Papua New Guinea GDP per capita is projected to reach $2,838 by 2030, representing a 7.8% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Papua New Guinea GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Papua New Guinea GDP per capita is estimated at $2,632 in 2026.
It ranks #151 globally and #13 in Oceania.
GDP per capita increased by 3.7% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 18.8%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 17.2%.
It is approximately 86.4% below the Oceania average.
It is approximately 89.5% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $2,838 by 2030, 7.8% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Papua New Guinea GDP Per Capita FAQs
Papua New Guinea GDP per capita is estimated at $2,632 in 2026.
Papua New Guinea ranks #151 globally and #13 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 3.7% compared with 2025.
Papua New Guinea GDP per capita was approximately $2,467 in 2015.
Papua New Guinea GDP per capita is approximately 86.4% below the Oceania average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.