Equal Resource Distribution Index in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.197 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.197
Change on year
up 7.1%
World rank
154th
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.242
in 1994
All-time low
0.059
in 1900
Years of data
126
1900–2025
Equal Resource Distribution Index in Papua New Guinea, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for equal resource distribution index in Papua New Guinea is 0.197, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Papua New Guinea peaked at 0.242 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.059, in 1900.
Papua New Guinea ranks 154th of 175 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Equal Resource Distribution Index in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 0.059 | — |
| 1901 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1902 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1903 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1904 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1905 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1906 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1907 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1908 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1909 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1911 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1912 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1913 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1914 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1915 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1916 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1918 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1919 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1921 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1922 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1924 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1925 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1926 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1927 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1928 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1929 | 0.059 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 0.085 | +44.1% |
| 1931 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1932 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1933 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1934 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1935 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1936 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1937 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1938 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1939 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1941 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1942 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1943 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1944 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1945 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1946 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1947 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1948 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1949 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1952 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1954 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1956 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.085 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.204 | +140.0% |
| 1971 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.204 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 0.242 | +18.6% |
| 1995 | 0.242 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 0.242 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 0.242 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 0.242 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0.242 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0.223 | -7.9% |
| 2001 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.223 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.184 | -17.5% |
| 2011 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.184 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 0.197 | +7.1% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 0.197 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.335, 59% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 0.197 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.623, 32% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0.085 | 0.085 | 0.085 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.085 | 0.085 | 0.085 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.085 | 0.085 | 0.085 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.085 | 0.085 | 0.085 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.204 | 0.204 | 0.204 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.204 | 0.204 | 0.204 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2268 | 0.204 | 0.242 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.223 | 0.223 | 0.223 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.184 | 0.184 | 0.184 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1862 | 0.184 | 0.197 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 151 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.211 compare
- 152 Mali 0.206 compare
- 153 Mauritania 0.198 compare
- 155 Chad 0.186 compare
- 156 Mozambique 0.173 compare
- 157 Angola 0.172 compare
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 equal resource distribution index in Papua New Guinea?
- Equal resource distribution index in Papua New Guinea was 0.197 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 0.242 in 1994.
- What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.059 in 1900.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for equal resource distribution index?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 154th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.