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Economy 1 Oct 2026

National Statistician Alfred Mokae reflects on the release of the 2025 PNG GDP estimates, highlighting improved timeliness and…

Economy 30 Sep 2026

Papua New Guinea’s economy expanded in 2025, with real GDP up +6.2%, driven by strong growth in agriculture…

Economy 28 Jan 2026

Papua New Guinea’s economy expanded in 2024, with real GDP up +3.9%. The increase reflects stronger production across…

News 4 Nov 2025

The National Accounts Branch compiles and releases PNG’s annual GDP estimates, which are widely used by government agencies…

Census 20 Mar 2025

In light of recent social media outburst on the burning down of a warehouse operated by Post PNG…

Economy 10 Feb 2025

Purpose:This is to formally notify users that the NSO has identified and corrected an error in the recent…

Economy 7 Nov 2024

THERE HAS BEEN AN UPDATE – Please refer to the lastest post and GDP release The National Statistical…

Census 2024 23 Apr 2024

CENSUS workshop for the Highlands region is currently underway in Jiwaka Province. The week long meeting commense on…

Census 2024 20 Feb 2024

The National Statistical Office (NSO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Jiwaka Provincial Administration (JPA).…

News 25 Jan 2024

The newly appointed Minister for Administrative Services, Hon. Richard Masere made his first official visit to the National…

Census 24 Nov 2023

To support the National Statistical Office (NSO) in coordination and monitoring of census operations in Madang Province, the…

Economy 2 Nov 2023

The National Statistical Office (NSO) recently released 2021 and 2022 Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The NSO notes that…

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