Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by was 33.95 Persons in 2022. ▬ Flat

Latest (2022)
33.95 Persons
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
128th
of 156 countries
All-time high
48.71 Persons
in 2011
All-time low
30.82 Persons
in 2019
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Papua New Guinea, 2000–2022

010203040502000201120222000: 31.6 Persons2001: 31.9 Persons2002: 32.2 Persons2003: 32.9 Persons2004: 34.4 Persons2005: 36.4 Persons2006: 38.6 Persons2007: 42.5 Persons2008: 43.8 Persons2009: 47.6 Persons2010: 48.4 Persons2011: 48.7 Persons2012: 48.3 Persons2013: 45.9 Persons2014: 42.5 Persons2015: 40 Persons2016: 37.9 Persons2017: 35.1 Persons2018: 32.8 Persons2019: 30.8 Persons2020: 31.2 Persons2021: 32.3 Persons2022: 34 Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

Papua New Guinea recorded 33.95 Persons for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in 2022.

The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and down 29.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Papua New Guinea peaked at 48.71 Persons in 2011 and was at its lowest, 30.82 Persons, in 2019.

Papua New Guinea ranks 128th of 156 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Papua New Guinea, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in public administration, defence and social security in Papua New Guinea, 2000 to 2022.
Year Persons Change
2000 31.64 Persons
2001 31.91 Persons +0.8%
2002 32.25 Persons +1.1%
2003 32.94 Persons +2.2%
2004 34.36 Persons +4.3%
2005 36.42 Persons +6.0%
2006 38.57 Persons +5.9%
2007 42.53 Persons +10.3%
2008 43.83 Persons +3.0%
2009 47.62 Persons +8.6%
2010 48.39 Persons +1.6%
2011 48.71 Persons +0.7%
2012 48.3 Persons -0.8%
2013 45.91 Persons -4.9%
2014 42.49 Persons -7.5%
2015 40.01 Persons -5.8%
2016 37.89 Persons -5.3%
2017 35.07 Persons -7.4%
2018 32.77 Persons -6.6%
2019 30.82 Persons -6.0%
2020 31.24 Persons +1.4%
2021 32.29 Persons +3.4%
2022 33.95 Persons +5.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 37.21 Persons 31.64 Persons 47.62 Persons 10
2010s 41.04 Persons 30.82 Persons 48.71 Persons 10
2020s 32.5 Persons 31.24 Persons 33.95 Persons 3

Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea

  1. 125 Maldives 38.87 Persons compare
  2. 126 Somalia 38.85 Persons compare
  3. 127 Luxembourg 38.11 Persons compare
  4. 129 Namibia 32.2 Persons compare
  5. 130 Senegal 31.62 Persons compare
  6. 131 Guinea 29.56 Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Papua New Guinea?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Papua New Guinea was 33.95 Persons in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 48.71 Persons in 2011.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Papua New Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 30.82 Persons in 2019.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by?
Papua New Guinea ranks 128th out of 156 countries with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in public administration, defence and social security
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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231 places, 5,301 data points, 2000–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 32 shows total employment by sex and within 14 different economic sectors.