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Papua New Guinea reports 15% GDP growth driven by mining sector

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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The national statistician reported that Papua New Guinea's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by K17.8 billion in the last year. This represents a 15 per cent increase compared to the previous year's GDP. The 2025 nominal GDP was estimated at K136.5 billion. The mining and quarrying sector was identified as the key driver of this growth.

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Why it matters

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The growth was primarily fueled by the mining and quarrying sector. This sector increased by 27.8 per cent, contributing K9.1 billion to the total. Other mining saw a 60.6 per cent increase, adding K7.6 billion. This indicates strong performance in the country's resource industries.

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Who's involved

  • Port MoresbyLocation where the GDP estimates were presented
  • kinaThe currency used to report the country's GDP
  • Papua New GuineaThe country that reported the GDP figures

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  • PPLSpeculative

    PPL might see increased demand for essential services and infrastructure management due to national economic expansion.

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