Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Market capitalization of listed domestic companies was 7.4% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Papua New Guinea, 2003–2017
Source: World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Papua New Guinea is 7.4%, measured in 2017. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 94.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Papua New Guinea peaked at 150.7% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 7.4%, in 2017.
Papua New Guinea ranks 89th of 99 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 83.8% | — |
| 2004 | 97.4% | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 126.2% | +29.5% |
| 2006 | 92.7% | -26.5% |
| 2007 | 135.8% | +46.5% |
| 2008 | 95.8% | -29.4% |
| 2009 | 150.7% | +57.3% |
| 2010 | 77.4% | -48.7% |
| 2011 | 70.0% | -9.5% |
| 2013 | 13.8% | -80.3% |
| 2014 | 14.3% | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 7.9% | -44.5% |
| 2016 | 7.9% | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 7.4% | -6.6% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 7.4% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.2%, 43% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 7.4% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 88.8%, 8% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 111.8% | 83.8% | 150.7% | 7 |
| 2010s | 28.4% | 7.4% | 77.4% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
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- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0743 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0543 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0743 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Papua New Guinea?
- Market capitalization of listed domestic companies in Papua New Guinea was 7.4% in 2017, according to World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
- What is the highest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 150.7% in 2009.
- What is the lowest market capitalization of listed domestic companies recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.4% in 2017.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for market capitalization of listed domestic companies?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 89th out of 99 countries with data for 2017.
- Is market capitalization of listed domestic companies rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from World Federation of Exchanges database, World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), published as part of Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values.