GDP per Capita (PPP): Papua New Guinea

Analysis# Papua New Guinea GDP per Capita (PPP) Papua New Guinea's GDP per capita (PPP) reached 3,882.135 international dollars in 2026, marking an all-time high. Since 1980, when the metric stood at just 1,073.998 international dollars, the nation has achieved a 261.5% increase in purchasing power-adjusted income per person. The current figure reflects sustained growth momentum after a dip during the pandemic period. A sharp contraction occurred between 2017 and 2020, with GDP per capita falling from 3,226.699 to 2,965.982 international dollars. Recovery began in 2022 and accelerated significantly, with consecutive annual gains pushing the metric upward each year through 2026. The recent trajectory suggests strengthening economic conditions, with growth averaging roughly 3-4% annually over the past three years.