Papua New Guinea 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$21.30 billion
↑ 18.40% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$2,635.09
↑ 15.15% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
4.66%
↑ 3.55pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.54%
↑ 0.10pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $17.99 billion | $21.30 billion | +18.40% |
| GDP per Capita | $2,288.38 | $2,635.09 | +15.15% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.11% | 4.66% | +3.55pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.44% | 4.54% | +0.10pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.62% | 2.63% | +0.01pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $21.30 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,635.09
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 4.66%
- Gross National Income
- $20.20 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.54%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- -0.57%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.63%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 11.46%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -10.79%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Papua New Guinea's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $21.30 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Papua New Guinea for 2012 is $2,635.09. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Papua New Guinea for 2012 is 4.54%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Papua New Guinea's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 4.66%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Papua New Guinea for 2012 is 2.63%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.