Oceania · Port MoresbyPapua New Guinea· by the numbers
Papua New Guinea's population is 10,762,817 (2025) — the 91st-largest in the world and the 2nd-largest in Oceania, growing by about 186,315 people a year.
Papua New Guinea Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Papua New Guinea in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Papua New Guinea's Population Growth
Yes — Papua New Guinea's population rose by 186,315 people (+1.76%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 3.1 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Papua New Guinea Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Papua New Guinea Located?
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Currency
- Kina (PGK)
- Language(s)
- English, HO, MEU, TPI
- Region
- East Asia & Pacific
- Continent
- 14 countries in Oceania →
- Land area
- 452,860 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 462,840 km²
- Borders
- 1 country
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea's population is 10,762,817 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #91 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Papua New Guinea?
10,762,817 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Papua New Guinea's population density?
23.8 people per km², based on a land area of 452,860 km².
What is Papua New Guinea ranked in population worldwide?
#91 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Papua New Guinea?
66.3 years on average (2024) — 63.8 for men, 69.2 for women.
What is Papua New Guinea's GDP?
$32.5B, ranking #110 of 186 economies we track — $3,020 per capita.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport