Current Account Balance in Papua New Guinea
The current account balance in Papua New Guinea averaged 4.2% of GDP in the decade to 2020. The 2020 reading was 14.1% of GDP. For more current account information, visit our dedicated page.
Papua New Guinea Current Account Chart
Note: This chart displays Current Account (% of GDP) for Papua New Guinea from 2013 to 2022.
Source: Macrobond.
Papua New Guinea Current Account Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | 14.4 | 12.6 | 14.4 | - | - |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | 3.4 | 3.3 | 4.6 | - | - |
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