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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Papua New Guinea

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population10.76M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$32.5B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$3.02K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth66.32024 · yearsInternet use18.8%2024 · % of populationForest area79%2023 · % of land area
Undernourishment
28.7%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Papua New Guinea2023 · 28.7%
07.5315.0522.5830.11960199320252001: 26.7%2002: 27.4%2003: 28.1%2004: 29%2005: 27.9%2006: 27.9%2007: 27.2%2008: 27.6%2009: 28.8%2010: 29.9%2011: 30.1%2012: 28.6%2013: 27.3%2014: 27.6%2015: 27.8%2016: 28.2%2017: 28.3%2018: 28.5%2019: 28.2%2020: 28.3%2021: 27.9%2022: 28.8%2023: 28.7%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Papua New Guinea in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Port Moresby
Country code
PNG

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