Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of was 1.88 Percentage of GDP in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
1.88 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
up 164.1%
World rank
37th
of 162 countries
All-time high
15.13 Percentage of GDP
in 2000
All-time low
0.7099 Percentage of GDP
in 2020
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Papua New Guinea, 2000–2021

0510152000201020212000: 15.1 Percentage of GDP2001: 10 Percentage of GDP2002: 8.3 Percentage of GDP2003: 8.5 Percentage of GDP2004: 10 Percentage of GDP2005: 13.6 Percentage of GDP2006: 9.3 Percentage of GDP2007: 8.1 Percentage of GDP2008: 8.5 Percentage of GDP2009: 4 Percentage of GDP2010: 4.6 Percentage of GDP2011: 4.9 Percentage of GDP2012: 3.6 Percentage of GDP2013: 3.4 Percentage of GDP2014: 4.5 Percentage of GDP2015: 2.3 Percentage of GDP2016: 1.9 Percentage of GDP2017: 2.2 Percentage of GDP2018: 2.2 Percentage of GDP2019: 1.6 Percentage of GDP2020: 0.71 Percentage of GDP2021: 1.9 Percentage of GDP

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.

Analysis

Papua New Guinea recorded 1.88 Percentage of GDP for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in 2021.

That represents a change of up 164.1% on the previous year and down 61.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Papua New Guinea peaked at 15.13 Percentage of GDP in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.7099 Percentage of GDP, in 2020.

Papua New Guinea ranks 37th of 162 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Papua New Guinea, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Oil rents in Papua New Guinea, 2000 to 2021.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 15.13 Percentage of GDP
2001 10.05 Percentage of GDP -33.6%
2002 8.3 Percentage of GDP -17.4%
2003 8.53 Percentage of GDP +2.8%
2004 9.98 Percentage of GDP +17.0%
2005 13.58 Percentage of GDP +36.0%
2006 9.32 Percentage of GDP -31.3%
2007 8.11 Percentage of GDP -13.0%
2008 8.53 Percentage of GDP +5.2%
2009 4 Percentage of GDP -53.0%
2010 4.61 Percentage of GDP +15.2%
2011 4.85 Percentage of GDP +5.1%
2012 3.57 Percentage of GDP -26.5%
2013 3.44 Percentage of GDP -3.6%
2014 4.52 Percentage of GDP +31.4%
2015 2.27 Percentage of GDP -49.7%
2016 1.87 Percentage of GDP -17.9%
2017 2.23 Percentage of GDP +19.3%
2018 2.23 Percentage of GDP +0.0%
2019 1.57 Percentage of GDP -29.4%
2020 0.7099 Percentage of GDP -54.8%
2021 1.88 Percentage of GDP +164.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9.55 Percentage of GDP 4 Percentage of GDP 15.13 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 3.11 Percentage of GDP 1.57 Percentage of GDP 4.85 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s 1.29 Percentage of GDP 0.7099 Percentage of GDP 1.88 Percentage of GDP 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Papua New Guinea?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Papua New Guinea was 1.88 Percentage of GDP in 2021, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 15.13 Percentage of GDP in 2000.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 0.7099 Percentage of GDP in 2020.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of?
Papua New Guinea ranks 37th out of 162 countries with data for 2021.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is down 61.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Oil rents
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Percentage of GDP
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 8 shows the breakdown of national economies by sectors of activity, looking at share of employment, contributions to GDP, along with the impact of natural resource extraction on the economy.