Papua New Guinea: Inflation, monthly
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The most recent value is 0.5 percent as of Q1 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 2.15 percent. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from Q3 2012 to Q1 2026 is 1.11 percent. The minimum of -2.24 percent was recorded in Q2 2025, while the maximum of 3.77 percent was reached in Q2 2020.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: The percentage change in the CPI from one month to the next.
- Source: Bank of Papua New Guinea
| Recent values | Papua New Guinea: Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 0.5 |
| 2025 Q4 | 2.15 |
| 2025 Q3 | 1.88 |
| 2025 Q2 | -2.24 |
| 2025 Q1 | 2.35 |
| 2024 Q4 | 2.67 |
| 2024 Q3 | 0.88 |
| 2024 Q2 | -0.69 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 4.4 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 5 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 4.4776 | 9/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 182.8200 | Q1/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.50 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 2.24 | Q1/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 17.72 | 12/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 2.76 | 12/2025 | percent |