Statistical performance indicator in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea: Statistical performance indicator was 43.63 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
43.63
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
166th
of 181 countries
All-time high
46.48
in 2021
All-time low
26.97
in 2016
Years of data
9
2016–2024

Statistical performance indicator in Papua New Guinea, 2016–2024

010203040502016202020242016: 272017: 32.72018: 40.62019: 40.52020: 44.42021: 46.52022: 442023: 44.22024: 43.6

Source: Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, statistical performance indicator in Papua New Guinea stood at 43.63.

The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 61.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, statistical performance indicator in Papua New Guinea peaked at 46.48 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 26.97, in 2016.

That places Papua New Guinea 166th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 35.2 26.97 40.59 4
2020s 44.57 43.63 46.48 5

Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea

  1. 163 Democratic Republic of Congo 46.28 compare
  2. 164 Gabon 45.48 compare
  3. 165 Burundi 45.24 compare
  4. 167 Marshall Islands 43.54 compare
  5. 168 Saint Kitts and Nevis 42.66 compare
  6. 169 Sudan 42.1 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is statistical performance indicator in Papua New Guinea?
Statistical performance indicator in Papua New Guinea was 43.63 in 2024, according to Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest statistical performance indicator recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 46.48 in 2021.
What is the lowest statistical performance indicator recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 26.97 in 2016.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for statistical performance indicator?
Papua New Guinea ranks 166th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is statistical performance indicator rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is up 61.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
The figures come from Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Statistical performance indicator. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Statistical performance indicator
Source
Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 1,594 data points, 2016–2024
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The Statistical Performance Indicator provides an overview of the capacity of a country's national statistical system based on five dimensions of data: use, services, products, sources, and infrastructure. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 representing the best score.