The total population in Papua New Guinea was estimated at 10.6 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Papua New Guinea Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

1) At administrative level 1 these tables do not refer to the National Capital District or to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. The National Capital District is combined with the Central Province and Bougainville is combined with the North Solomons province.

2) The administrative unit P-codes found in these tables do not completely correspond with the P-codes found in the shapefiles available on HDX (here)[https://data.humdata.org/dataset/papua-new-guinea-admin-level-0-international-boundaries].

Historical dataset showing total population for Papua New Guinea by year from 1950 to 2025.

This dataset is about countries per year in Papua New Guinea. It has 64 rows. It features 3 columns: country, and population.

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Population projections for Pacific Island Countries and territories from 1950 to 2050, by sex and by 5-years age groups.

Historical dataset showing Papua New Guinea population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 0-14, total and country Papua New Guinea. Indicator Definition:Total population between the ages 0 to 14. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.The indicator "Population ages 0-14, total" stands at 3.54 Million as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 0.8207 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 0.8207.The 3 year change in percent is 2.78.The 5 year change in percent is 5.28.The 10 year change in percent is 13.92.The Serie's long term average value is 2.00 Million. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 77.38 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +308.79%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Papua New Guinea including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Time series data for the statistic Population and country Papua New Guinea. Indicator Definition:Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.The statistic "Population" stands at 10,576,502.00 persons as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 1.80 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 1.80.The 3 year change in percent is 5.63.The 5 year change in percent is 10.07.The 10 year change in percent is 24.09.The Serie's long term average value is 5,109,626.85 persons. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 106.99 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +430.12%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

The world's most accurate population datasets. Seven maps/datasets for the distribution of various populations in Papua New Guinea: (1) Overall population density (2) Women (3) Men (4) Children (ages 0-5) (5) Youth (ages 15-24) (6) Elderly (ages 60+) (7) Women of reproductive age (ages 15-49).

Papua New Guinea administrative level 0-3 2011 population statistics.
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REFERENCE YEAR: 2011

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These population statistics .csv tables are suitable for database or GIS linkage to the shapefiles available in the Papua New Guinea - Subnational Administrative Boundaries HDX dataset.

Source: National Statistics Office 2011 Census results

This dataset is about countries per year in Papua New Guinea. It has 1 row and is filtered where the date is 2023. It features 3 columns: country, and male population.

This dataset is about countries per year in Papua New Guinea. It has 1 row and is filtered where the date is 2023. It features 4 columns: country, rural population, and urban population.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 15-64, female and country Papua New Guinea. Indicator Definition:Female population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.The indicator "Population ages 15-64, female" stands at 3.26 Million as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 2.20 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 2.20.The 3 year change in percent is 6.93.The 5 year change in percent is 12.46.The 10 year change in percent is 29.75.The Serie's long term average value is 1.44 Million. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 126.29 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +532.51%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

The population was compiled from available census reports and validated using other available datasets. For each country, population counts from the finest resolution was trended to 2010 using a country-specific annual growth rate assumptions. Underlying vector geometry comes from regional sources, primarily SPC. Primary Data Source(s): SOPAC, National Statistics Office of Papua New Guinea Secondary Data Source(s): DIGO, University of Papua New Guinea Geographical Resolutions Available (with count): 1. Province (20) 2. District (87) 3. Local Level Government (297) 4. Census Unit (21,850) Additional Comments: 1. Census units are represented by a point location. Complied by AIR Worldwide

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2011 NATIONAL REPORT

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Time series data for the statistic Population ages 45-49, male and country Papua New Guinea. Indicator Definition:Male population between the ages 45 to 49.The indicator "Population ages 45-49, male" stands at 263.16 Thousand as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 2.40 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 2.40.The 3 year change in percent is 7.54.The 5 year change in percent is 13.54.The 10 year change in percent is 28.96.The Serie's long term average value is 113.20 Thousand. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 132.47 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +517.31%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

Historical dataset showing Papua New Guinea urban population by year from 1960 to 2023.

Papua New Guinea PG: Urban Population Living in Areas Where Elevation is Below 5 meters: % of Total Population data was reported at 0.144 % in 2010. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.146 % for 2000. Papua New Guinea PG: Urban Population Living in Areas Where Elevation is Below 5 meters: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 0.146 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.165 % in 1990 and a record low of 0.144 % in 2010. Papua New Guinea PG: Urban Population Living in Areas Where Elevation is Below 5 meters: % of Total Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Papua New Guinea – Table PG.World Bank: Land Use, Protected Areas and National Wealth. Urban population below 5m is the percentage of the total population, living in areas where the elevation is 5 meters or less.; ; Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University. 2013. Urban-Rural Population and Land Area Estimates Version 2. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/lecz-urban-rural-population-land-area-estimates-v2.; Weighted Average;