Population: 10 million
Papua New Guinea has a population of 10 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $30 billion
Gross Domestic Product of Papua New Guinea is $30 billion ($3,000 per capita).
Capital: Port Moresby
The capital city of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby. Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK).
Languages: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu
Official/main languages: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu. Area: 462,840 km². Continent: Oceania.
Papua New Guinea Overview
Papua New Guinea (🇵🇬) is located in Oceania with a total area of 462,840 km². The country has a population of 10 million and its capital is Port Moresby.
Economy
- GDP: $30 billion
- GDP per capita: $3,000
- Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Key Facts
- Capital: Port Moresby
- Languages: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu
- Area: 462,840 km²
- Continent: Oceania
How to read this Papua New Guinea profile
Use the population of 10 million together with the area of 462,840 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $30 billion and GDP per capita of $3,000 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Scope and freshness of the Papua New Guinea profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for Papua New Guinea, its capital Port Moresby, and its place in Oceania. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
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Papua New Guinea data sources and update scope
This Papua New Guinea profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Papua New Guinea?
The population of Papua New Guinea is approximately 10 million.
What is the GDP of Papua New Guinea?
The GDP of Papua New Guinea is approximately $30 billion, which translates to $3,000 per capita.
What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.