Consumer price index in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Consumer price index was 193.24 2010 = 100 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
193.24 2010 = 100
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
63rd
of 189 countries
All-time high
193.24 2010 = 100
in 2025
All-time low
5.5 2010 = 100
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Consumer price index in Papua New Guinea, 1971–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in 2010 = 100.
Analysis
In 2025, consumer price index in Papua New Guinea stood at 193.24 2010 = 100. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 51.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, consumer price index in Papua New Guinea peaked at 193.24 2010 = 100 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 5.5 2010 = 100, in 1971.
Papua New Guinea ranks 63rd of 189 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Consumer price index in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | 2010 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.5 2010 = 100 | — |
| 1972 | 5.84 2010 = 100 | +6.1% |
| 1973 | 6.33 2010 = 100 | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 7.79 2010 = 100 | +23.2% |
| 1975 | 8.61 2010 = 100 | +10.5% |
| 1976 | 9.27 2010 = 100 | +7.7% |
| 1977 | 9.69 2010 = 100 | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 10.25 2010 = 100 | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 10.84 2010 = 100 | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 12.15 2010 = 100 | +12.1% |
| 1981 | 13.13 2010 = 100 | +8.1% |
| 1982 | 13.85 2010 = 100 | +5.5% |
| 1983 | 14.95 2010 = 100 | +7.9% |
| 1984 | 16.06 2010 = 100 | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 16.65 2010 = 100 | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 17.56 2010 = 100 | +5.5% |
| 1987 | 18.15 2010 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 19.14 2010 = 100 | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 19.99 2010 = 100 | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 21.38 2010 = 100 | +7.0% |
| 1991 | 22.87 2010 = 100 | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 23.86 2010 = 100 | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 25.05 2010 = 100 | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 25.76 2010 = 100 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 30.21 2010 = 100 | +17.3% |
| 1996 | 33.72 2010 = 100 | +11.6% |
| 1997 | 35.06 2010 = 100 | +4.0% |
| 1998 | 39.82 2010 = 100 | +13.6% |
| 1999 | 45.77 2010 = 100 | +14.9% |
| 2000 | 52.91 2010 = 100 | +15.6% |
| 2001 | 57.82 2010 = 100 | +9.3% |
| 2002 | 64.65 2010 = 100 | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 74.16 2010 = 100 | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 75.76 2010 = 100 | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 77.11 2010 = 100 | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 78.93 2010 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 79.65 2010 = 100 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 88.22 2010 = 100 | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 94.33 2010 = 100 | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 100 2010 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 104.44 2010 = 100 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 109.18 2010 = 100 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 114.59 2010 = 100 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 120.58 2010 = 100 | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 127.81 2010 = 100 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 136.34 2010 = 100 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 143.73 2010 = 100 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 150.02 2010 = 100 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 155.91 2010 = 100 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 163.51 2010 = 100 | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 170.84 2010 = 100 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 179.81 2010 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 183.95 2010 = 100 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 185.06 2010 = 100 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 193.24 2010 = 100 | +4.4% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 193.24 2010 = 100 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 221.03 2010 = 100, 87% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 193.24 2010 = 100 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 148.96 2010 = 100, 1.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.24 2010 = 100 | 5.5 2010 = 100 | 10.84 2010 = 100 | 9 |
| 1980s | 16.16 2010 = 100 | 12.15 2010 = 100 | 19.99 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 30.35 2010 = 100 | 21.38 2010 = 100 | 45.77 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 74.35 2010 = 100 | 52.91 2010 = 100 | 94.33 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 126.26 2010 = 100 | 100 2010 = 100 | 155.91 2010 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 179.4 2010 = 100 | 163.51 2010 = 100 | 193.24 2010 = 100 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
More reference data data for Papua New Guinea
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2042 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3515 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0007 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3515 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6846 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5295 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2811 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0038 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is consumer price index in Papua New Guinea?
- Consumer price index in Papua New Guinea was 193.24 2010 = 100 in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest consumer price index recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 193.24 2010 = 100 in 2025.
- What is the lowest consumer price index recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.5 2010 = 100 in 1971.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for consumer price index?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 63rd out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
- Is consumer price index rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Consumer price index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The CPI shows the average price level of goods and services purchased by consumers. This is expressed relative to a base year – in this case 2010. For example, a CPI of 120 means that prices were 20% higher than in 2010.