Papua New Guinea Population: 8,885,432
Papua New Guinea is a culturally diverse country that is also known for its beautiful, biodiverse environment. It is located in the southwestern part of pacific. Its stunning beaches and coral reefs are the main tourist attraction. The inland is filled with volcanoes, granites, deep forest, and hiking spots. The total population estimated for the year 2020 is 83.5 lakh.
Papua New Guinea largest cities by population
There is a large urban area in Papua. Still, only 13% of the population lives in the central city. The capital city is Port Moresby, with the highest population of 310,000 people. The next largest city of Papua is lae that has above 100000 people, and it is located between river Markham and beautiful highlands. Other cities have a population under 100000.
CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Port Moresby | 283,733 |
Lae | 76,255 |
Arawa | 40,266 |
Mount Hagen | 33,623 |
Popondetta | 28,198 |
Madang | 27,419 |
Kokopo | 26,273 |
Mendi | 26,252 |
Kimbe | 18,847 |
Goroka | 18,503 |
Wewak | 18,230 |
Bulolo | 16,042 |
Daru | 15,214 |
Papua New Guinea population history
The population trend of Papua is a growing figure. Even though the yearly change is decreasing from the year 2000, the total population is still rising. Over the past decade, the highest population was recorded in the year 2010 that is a 2.43% growth and a population of 7,310,507. From 2015 to 2017, the population rank of the country remains the same that is the 100th rank.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 8,947,024 | 1.95% | 170,915 | -800 | 22.4 | 3.59 | 20 | 13.10% | 1,168,469 | 0.11% | 7,794,798,739 | 98 |
2019 | 8,776,109 | 1.97% | 169,786 | -800 | 21.7 | 3.79 | 19 | 13.00% | 1,137,684 | 0.11% | 7,713,468,100 | 98 |
2018 | 8,606,323 | 1.99% | 168,287 | -800 | 21.7 | 3.79 | 19 | 12.90% | 1,108,588 | 0.11% | 7,631,091,040 | 99 |
2017 | 8,438,036 | 2.01% | 166,274 | -800 | 21.7 | 3.79 | 19 | 12.80% | 1,081,089 | 0.11% | 7,547,858,925 | 100 |
2016 | 8,271,762 | 2.02% | 163,987 | -800 | 21.7 | 3.79 | 18 | 12.80% | 1,055,101 | 0.11% | 7,464,022,049 | 100 |
2015 | 8,107,775 | 2.09% | 159,454 | -800 | 21.5 | 3.84 | 18 | 12.70% | 1,030,539 | 0.11% | 7,379,797,139 | 100 |
2010 | 7,310,507 | 2.39% | 163,121 | 7,716 | 20.9 | 4.13 | 16 | 12.70% | 925,387 | 0.11% | 6,956,823,603 | 101 |
2005 | 6,494,903 | 2.12% | 129,463 | -16,883 | 20.4 | 4.39 | 14 | 12.70% | 827,808 | 0.10% | 6,541,907,027 | 101 |
2000 | 5,847,586 | 2.43% | 132,105 | -5,216 | 19.8 | 4.64 | 13 | 12.60% | 735,741 | 0.10% | 6,143,493,823 | 102 |
1995 | 5,187,060 | 2.36% | 114,244 | -4,223 | 19.3 | 4.7 | 11 | 13.30% | 689,139 | 0.09% | 5,744,212,979 | 103 |
1990 | 4,615,839 | 2.49% | 106,962 | 945 | 18.7 | 4.97 | 10 | 14.00% | 646,717 | 0.09% | 5,327,231,061 | 106 |
1985 | 4,081,030 | 2.70% | 101,965 | 2,141 | 18.2 | 5.47 | 9 | 13.00% | 531,198 | 0.08% | 4,870,921,740 | 109 |
1980 | 3,571,205 | 2.61% | 86,252 | -1,729 | 18 | 5.87 | 8 | 12.10% | 431,144 | 0.08% | 4,458,003,514 | 111 |
1975 | 3,139,945 | 2.44% | 71,365 | -1,284 | 18 | 6.09 | 7 | 10.90% | 343,361 | 0.08% | 4,079,480,606 | 112 |
1970 | 2,783,121 | 2.29% | 59,537 | 1,895 | 18 | 6.21 | 6 | 8.90% | 247,610 | 0.08% | 3,700,437,046 | 114 |
1965 | 2,485,437 | 1.96% | 45,916 | 1,172 | 18.2 | 6.28 | 5 | 4.90% | 122,314 | 0.07% | 3,339,583,597 | 113 |
1960 | 2,255,859 | 1.58% | 33,922 | 631 | 18.9 | 6.26 | 5 | 3.30% | 74,897 | 0.07% | 3,034,949,748 | 113 |
1955 | 2,086,247 | 0.83% | 16,820 | -2,465 | 19.5 | 6.24 | 5 | 2.20% | 46,008 | 0.08% | 2,773,019,936 | 113 |
Papua New Guinea population forecast
In the foreseeing future, the increasing trend is going to continue. However, it is projected that the population will gradually start to decline from the year 2050. The projections of population for the future years are 2040 it is 12,492,600, 2045 it is 13,360,907 and in 2050 it is 14,204,066. This gradual decrease in the future may be due to the static fertility rate. The median age in the country is increasing by 0.1% every year for 2050 the median age is 28.0.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 8,947,024 | 1.99% | 167,850 | -800 | 22.4 | 3.59 | 20 | 13.10% | 1,168,469 | 0.11% | 7,794,798,739 | 98 |
2025 | 9,817,926 | 1.88% | 174,180 | -800 | 23.4 | 3.59 | 22 | 13.80% | 1,351,201 | 0.12% | 8,184,437,460 | 95 |
2030 | 10,709,348 | 1.75% | 178,284 | -800 | 24.4 | 3.59 | 24 | 14.90% | 1,592,390 | 0.13% | 8,548,487,400 | 93 |
2035 | 11,606,999 | 1.62% | 179,530 | -800 | 25.3 | 3.59 | 26 | 16.50% | 1,909,467 | 0.13% | 8,887,524,213 | 87 |
2040 | 12,492,600 | 1.48% | 177,120 | -800 | 26.3 | 3.59 | 28 | 18.50% | 2,316,480 | 0.14% | 9,198,847,240 | 87 |
2045 | 13,360,907 | 1.35% | 173,661 | -800 | 27.2 | 3.59 | 30 | 20.90% | 2,789,827 | 0.14% | 9,481,803,274 | 86 |
2050 | 14,204,066 | 1.23% | 168,632 | 28 | 3.59 | 31 | 23.40% | 3,325,555 | 0.15% | 9,735,033,990 | 84 |
Papua New Guinea demographics
The infant death rate in Papua is high. Per 1000 births, more than 36.6 infant deaths occur. The deaths under age five are also a mounting figure that is 43.6. The average life expectancy rate in the country is 62.55 years. The male and female population is 4,568,072 and 4,378,955.
Papua New Guinea religion and politics
The country is fully populated with Christians of several denominations. The Catholics are 26%, Lutherans 18.4%, the pentcoasts are 10.3%, and a remaining population follows several Christian divisions. 4.5 % of the population is not related to any religion.
Papua New Guinea economy
The economy of Papua new genuine is considered as one of the rapidly growing economy. The economy is still highly dependent on the agricultural sector.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |