What is wealth per capita by asset group in Papua New Guinea?

Wealth per capita by asset group in Papua New Guinea was 24,382 $ in 2014, according to World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest wealth per capita by asset group recorded in Papua New Guinea?

The highest recorded value was 26,057 $ in 1995.

What is the lowest wealth per capita by asset group recorded in Papua New Guinea?

The lowest recorded value was 20,009 $ in 2005.

How does Papua New Guinea rank for wealth per capita by asset group?

Papua New Guinea ranks 1st out of 141 countries with data for 2014.

Is wealth per capita by asset group rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?

Over the last ten years it is up 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?

The figures come from World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Wealth per capita by asset group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Wealth per capita by asset group in Papua New Guinea

Name: Wealth per capita by asset group in Papua New Guinea
Creator: World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Papua New Guinea: Wealth per capita by asset group was 24,382 $ in 2014. ▬ Flat

Latest (2014)

24,382 $

World rank

1st

of 141 countries

All-time high

26,057 $

in 1995

All-time low

20,009 $

in 2005

Years of data

1995–2014

Wealth per capita by asset group in Papua New Guinea, 1995–2014

Source: World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in $.

Analysis

Papua New Guinea recorded 24,382 $ for wealth per capita by asset group in 2014.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, wealth per capita by asset group in Papua New Guinea peaked at 26,057 $ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 20,009 $, in 2005.

That places Papua New Guinea 1st out of 141 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	26,057 $	26,057 $	26,057 $	1
2000s	20,471 $	20,009 $	20,933 $	2
2010s	23,661 $	22,939 $	24,382 $	2

Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea

2 Mongolia 22,320 $ compare
3 Turkmenistan 19,480 $ compare
4 Paraguay 17,728 $ compare

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More reference data data for Papua New Guinea

Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5295 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3515 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural Soil 361.58 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop re 0.1521 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 1,897 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 1,563 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.0006 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0038 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 55.83 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.89 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is wealth per capita by asset group in Papua New Guinea?: Wealth per capita by asset group in Papua New Guinea was 24,382 $ in 2014, according to World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest wealth per capita by asset group recorded in Papua New Guinea?: The highest recorded value was 26,057 $ in 1995.
What is the lowest wealth per capita by asset group recorded in Papua New Guinea?: The lowest recorded value was 20,009 $ in 2005.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for wealth per capita by asset group?: Papua New Guinea ranks 1st out of 141 countries with data for 2014.
Is wealth per capita by asset group rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?: Over the last ten years it is up 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?: The figures come from World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Wealth per capita by asset group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Wealth per capita by asset group
Unit: $
Source: World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 141 places, 705 data points, 1995–2014
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Natural capital is disaggregated here into its constituent parts: timber, non-timber, protected areas, land, and sub-soil assets (i.e., fossil fuels, metals and minerals).