Total population in Papua New Guinea
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Papua New Guinea was 10,762,817 people, up from 10,576,502 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Papua New Guinea with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Papua New Guinea
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 762 817 |
| 2024 | 10 576 502 |
| 2023 | 10 389 635 |
| 2022 | 10 203 170 |
| 2021 | 10 012 896 |
| 2020 | 9 815 746 |
| 2019 | 9 609 010 |
| 2018 | 9 394 513 |
| 2017 | 9 178 714 |
| 2016 | 8 961 718 |
| 2015 | 8 743 246 |
| 2014 | 8 523 441 |
| 2013 | 8 302 698 |
| 2012 | 8 081 390 |
| 2011 | 7 859 346 |
| 2010 | 7 633 523 |
| 2009 | 7 406 438 |
| 2008 | 7 183 002 |
| 2007 | 6 963 344 |
| 2006 | 6 747 720 |
| 2005 | 6 535 905 |
| 2004 | 6 328 041 |
| 2003 | 6 123 997 |
| 2002 | 5 924 004 |
| 2001 | 5 728 435 |
| 2000 | 5 537 064 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.