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Papua New Guinea GDP consumption % 2004: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

GDP consumption % in Papua New Guinea stood at 66.75% in 2004, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 2.06 percentage points from 64.69% in 2003. Ten years earlier, in 1994, the value was 64.87% (up 1.89 percentage points since). The highest value since 1961 was 100.9% in 1966, the lowest 60.72% in 1995. Papua New Guinea ranked 137th highest of the 165 countries in this dataset in 2004; Timor-Leste ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1961–2004
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What is GDP consumption %?

GDP consumption %, measured in %, measures the total economic output of Papua New Guinea. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Papua New Guinea, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

Key facts

What is the latest GDP consumption % in Papua New Guinea?

GDP consumption % in Papua New Guinea stood at 66.75% in 2004, according to World Bank.

Is GDP consumption % in Papua New Guinea rising or falling?

The latest value is up 2.06 percentage points from 64.69% in 2003. Ten years earlier, in 1994, the value was 64.87% (up 1.89 percentage points since).

How does Papua New Guinea rank for GDP consumption %?

Papua New Guinea ranked 137th highest of the 165 countries in this dataset in 2004; Timor-Leste ranked first.

What is the highest GDP consumption % on record in Papua New Guinea?

The highest value since 1961 was 100.9% in 1966, the lowest 60.72% in 1995.

Metadata for GDP consumption % in Papua New Guinea
IndicatorGDP consumption %
CountryPapua New Guinea
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Last available value: 66.75% (2004)

Latest data for Papua New Guinea: 2004. Other countries in this series have data up to 2025.

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Source:World Bank — series NE.CON.TOTL.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). GDP consumption % — Papua New Guinea [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-consumption-percent/PNG. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.CON.TOTL.ZS

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World Bank. "GDP consumption % — Papua New Guinea." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-consumption-percent/PNG. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.CON.TOTL.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "GDP consumption % — Papua New Guinea." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-consumption-percent/PNG. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.CON.TOTL.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_gdp_consumption_percent_png,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{GDP consumption \% --- Papua New Guinea}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/gdp-consumption-percent/PNG},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.CON.TOTL.ZS}
}