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🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

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Population: 10 million

Papua New Guinea has a population of 10 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.

GDP: $30 billion

Gross Domestic Product of Papua New Guinea is $30 billion ($3,000 per capita).

Capital: Port Moresby

The capital city of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby. Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK).

Languages: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu

Official/main languages: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu. Area: 462,840 km². Continent: Oceania.

Papua New Guinea Overview

Papua New Guinea (🇵🇬) is located in Oceania with a total area of 462,840 km². The country has a population of 10 million and its capital is Port Moresby.

Economy

  • GDP: $30 billion
  • GDP per capita: $3,000
  • Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)

Key Facts

  • Capital: Port Moresby
  • Languages: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu
  • Area: 462,840 km²
  • Continent: Oceania

How to read this Papua New Guinea profile

Use the population of 10 million together with the area of 462,840 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $30 billion and GDP per capita of $3,000 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.

Recent earthquakes in Papua New Guinea

Live seismic activity from USGS and EMSC, last 7 days. Showing 3 most recent events.

MagnitudeLocationDepthTime
M4.9195 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea10 km2026-08-06 16:01 UTC
M5.2NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA35 km2026-08-05 19:46 UTC
M5.231 km SSW of Ialibu, Papua New Guinea10 km2026-08-05 19:46 UTC

Papua New Guinea data sources and update scope

This Papua New Guinea profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Papua New Guinea?

The population of Papua New Guinea is approximately 10 million.

What is the GDP of Papua New Guinea?

The GDP of Papua New Guinea is approximately $30 billion, which translates to $3,000 per capita.

What is the capital of Papua New Guinea?

The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.