GDP per Capita: Papua New Guinea

Analysis# Papua New Guinea GDP per Capita Papua New Guinea's GDP per capita stands at $2,559.99 USD in 2026, reflecting moderate economic activity across the Pacific island nation. The figure remains 8.5% below the all-time peak of $2,796.52 in 2012, yet represents substantial progress from the $814.70 low recorded in 2002. Since 1980, the metric has expanded 85.4%, demonstrating long-term economic growth despite significant volatility. Recent years reveal considerable fluctuations, particularly a sharp 8.2% decline from 2019 to 2020 during the pandemic period. Recovery proved swift, with GDP per capita rebounding to $2,631.41 by 2022 before moderating to current levels. The trajectory from 2022 onward suggests stabilization around the $2,500–$2,600 range, indicating a plateau in near-term growth rather than acceleration toward pre-pandemic peaks.