Key economic indicators of Papua New Guinea

Economy

Inflation3.80 % (2013)2.30 % (2012)8.40 % (2011)

Unemployment2.30 % (2012)2.20 % (2011)2.40 % (2010)

GDP growth rate5.40 % (2013)8.10 % (2012)8.90 % (2011)

GDP per Capita (PPP)2,900 $ (2013)2,700 $ (2012)2,600 $ (2011)

Demographics

Total Population6.55 Million (2014)6.43 Million (2013)6.31 Million (2012)

Population Growth1.84 % (2014)1.89 % (2013)1.94 % (2012)

Logistics Performance

Logistics performance index: Overall2.38 1=low to 5=high (2012)2.41 1=low to 5=high (2010)2.38 1=low to 5=high (2007)

Debt, Current Account Balance and Budget Deficit

Public debt (Percentage of GDP)28.1 % of GDP (2013)25.5 % of GDP (2012)22.9 % of GDP (2011)

Current Account Balance (Total)-2.40 Billion $ (2013)-3.03 Billion $ (2012)-48.50 Million $ (2011)

External Debt (Total)13.6 Billion $ (2013)13.0 Billion $ (2012)5.14 Billion $ (2011)