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Papua New Guinea: key facts and figures
Papua New Guinea has 10.6 million people, 3 official languages, the Papua New Guinean Kina and 9 public holidays a year. It ranks 182nd of 194 countries for internet use.
10.6 millionpeople
PGKcurrency
Englishofficial language
+675calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Papua New Guinea differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
10.6 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.8%
- Fertility rate3.1 per woman#54
- Aged 65 and over3.46%#157
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$3,020Output per person
- Total economy$32.5 billion#109
- Real growth+5.6%#36
- Inflation4.4%#54
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.576Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.423#128
- Life expectancy66.1 years#157
- Mean schooling5 years#168
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Papua New Guinean KinaCurrency
- ISO 4217 codePGK
- SymbolPGK
- CapitalPort Moresby
Languages
which languages hold official status
English, Tok Pisin, Hiri MotuOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type IPlug types
- Mains voltage240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+675
- Time zonesMultiple IANA zones
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
9Public holidays in 2026
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Apr 3Good Friday
- Apr 6Easter Monday
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
18.8%Internet use
- E-government index0.308#171
- Global rank#171
- E-government groupMiddle
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointMount Wilhelm
- ClimateConditions are tropical but strongly modified by elevation. Lowlands stay warm while the Highlands are cooler, and rainfall varies with monsoon flow.
Education
how the school system is structured
121.1%Primary gross enrolment
- Lower-secondary gross enrolment68.4%
- Upper-secondary gross enrolment18.1%
- Youth literacy91.9%
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