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Population

10,762,817 people (2025)

Total GDP

$34.4B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$2,560 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.576 (160.)

About Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea has over 800 languages making it most linguistically diverse country globally. The nation has remarkable biodiversity with many endemic species and tribal cultures. Papua New Guinean culture emphasizes traditional customs, tribal diversity, and nature connection.

The country has tropical climate with mountains, rainforests, and coastal regions. Papua New Guinea has parliamentary democracy with tribal influences and development challenges. The nation has mining, agriculture, and emerging tourism sectors.

Port Moresby is capital with cultural diversity and urban development. Papua New Guinea has excellent bird watching and cultural tourism potential. The country has English, Tok Pisin, and Hiri Motu as official languages.

Traditional culture includes tribal ceremonies, traditional arts, and nature wisdom. The nation has Christian majority with traditional beliefs syncretism. Papua New Guinean cuisine features sago, sweet potato, and tropical ingredients with tribal variations.

The population is 9.9 million with tribal diversity and cultural authenticity. Papua New Guinea offers cultural immersion, biodiversity exploration, and Pacific adventure in diverse nation.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$32.8B
$30.6B
$28.3B
$26.1B
$23.8B
$24.8B
$23.8B
$26.1B
$31.7B
$30.7B
$31.7B
$32.8B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
17.2%
0-14
16.0%
10.0%
15-24
9.0%
14.8%
25-44
14.3%
7.6%
45-64
7.6%
1.8%
65+
1.8%
Male
Female
%51.4 (5.530.194)
%48.6 (5.232.623)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 18.640.541 +0.06% 41.2
2090 18.405.692 +0.21% 40.6
2080 17.911.988 +0.36% 39.6
2070 17.185.172 +0.51% 37.9
2060 16.184.460 +0.72% 35.7
2050 14.906.590 +0.97% 32.9
2040 13.376.160 +1.24% 29.5
2030 11.671.424 +1.55% 25.8
2025 NOW 10.762.817 +1.76% 23.8
2020 9.815.746 +2.15% 21.7
2015 8.743.246 +2.58% 19.3
2010 7.633.523 +3.07% 16.9
2005 6.535.905 +3.28% 14.4
2000 5.537.064 +3.51% 12.2
1995 4.644.278 +3.66% 10.3
1990 3.896.481 +2.64% 8.6
1985 3.478.936 +2.17% 7.7
1980 3.131.512 +2.09% 6.9
1975 2.814.820 +2.26% 6.2
1970 2.505.628 +2.4% 5.5
1965 2.235.820 +2.17% 4.9
1960 1.995.110 +2.76% 4.4
1955 1.739.219 +2.7% 3.8
1950 1.543.429 - 3.4

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Bougainville
234.280
Central
237.016
Chimbu
376.473
East New Britain
328.369
East Sepik
450.530
Eastern Highlands
579.825
Enga
432.045
Gulf
106.898
Hela
249.449
Jiwaka
343.987
Madang
493.906
Manus
50.321
Milne Bay
276.512
Morobe
674.810
National Capital District
364.125
New Ireland
194.067
Northern
214.349
Southern Highlands
510.245
West New Britain
264.264
West Sepik
248.411
Western
201.351
Western Highlands
362.850

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