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Papua New Guinea Natural population growth 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Natural population growth in Papua New Guinea stood at 17.74 per 1000 in 2024, according to Calculated indicators. The latest value is down 1.8% from 18.06 per 1000 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 22.01 per 1000 (down 19% since). The latest value is the lowest since 1960; the highest was 31.45 per 1000 in 1972. Papua New Guinea ranked 55th highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2024; Central African Republic ranked first.

Data source: Calculated indicators · Unit: per 1000 · Category: Demographics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Natural population growth in Papua New Guinea?

Natural population growth in Papua New Guinea stood at 17.74 per 1000 in 2024, according to Calculated indicators.

Is Natural population growth in Papua New Guinea rising or falling?

The latest value is down 1.8% from 18.06 per 1000 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 22.01 per 1000 (down 19% since).

How does Papua New Guinea rank for Natural population growth?

Papua New Guinea ranked 55th highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2024; Central African Republic ranked first.

What is the highest Natural population growth on record in Papua New Guinea?

The latest value is the lowest since 1960; the highest was 31.45 per 1000 in 1972.

Metadata for Natural population growth in Papua New Guinea
IndicatorNatural population growth
CountryPapua New Guinea
CategoryDemographics
Unitper 1000
SourceCalculated indicators
Interactive chartView on EconDash
API accessEconDash API documentation

Latest value: 17.74 per 1000 (2024)

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APA

EconDash. (2026). Natural population growth — Papua New Guinea [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/PNG. Original source: https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/USA

MLA

EconDash. "Natural population growth — Papua New Guinea." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/PNG. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/USA.

Chicago

EconDash. 2026. "Natural population growth — Papua New Guinea." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/PNG. Original source: https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/USA.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_natural_population_growth_png,
  author = {{EconDash}},
  title = {{Natural population growth --- Papua New Guinea}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/PNG},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://econdash.org/chart/natural-population-growth/USA}
}