PNG Economy Grows +6.2% in 2025

Papua New Guinea’s economy expanded in 2025, with real GDP up +6.2%. The increase reflects stronger production across key sectors, driven by the agriculture and mining sectors.

The National Statistical Office (NSO) reports:

Constant Price GDP (Real GDP) grew from K72.2 billion to K76.7 billion, an increase of +6.2%. Constant Price GDP is economic activity with the impact of changing prices removed. Constant Price GDP measures the quantity of goods and services produced by the PNG economy. Increased production quantities in Agriculture and Mining were the main drivers of this growth.

Current Price GDP (Nominal GDP) grew from K118.7 billion to K136.5 billion, an increase of +15.0%. Current Price GDP includes changes in both production quantities and the prices. The main drivers for this increase were Mining (+27.0%) and Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing (+18.3%). Together with Wholesale & Retail Trade (+7.4%), these three industries accounted for K13.6 billion of the approximately K18 billion increase in the 2025 Current Price GDP.

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