Papua New Guinea Death Rate (%) 2025: 5.36 %
Papua New Guinea's death rate (%) in 2025 is 5.36 %, down 0.7% from 2024. It ranks #172 of 215 countries.
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Where Papua New Guinea ranks (2025)
#172 of 215- #169
Gabon5.44% - #171
Samoa5.41% - #172
Papua New Guinea5.36% - #173
Mongolia5.35% - #174
Costa Rica5.24%
Death Rate (%) over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.36 % | 0.04 % | -0.74% | |
| 2024 | 5.4 % | 0.1 % | -1.82% | |
| 2023 | 5.5 % | 0.04 % | -0.72% | |
| 2022 | 5.54 % | 0.43 % | -7.20% | |
| 2021 | 5.97 % | 0.73 % | -10.90% | |
| 2020 | 6.7 % | +0.1 % | +1.52% | |
| 2019 | 6.6 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2018 | 6.6 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 6.6 % | +0.1 % | +1.54% | |
| 2016 | 6.5 % | 0.03 % | -0.46% | |
| 2015 | 6.53 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 6.53 % | 0.01 % | -0.15% | |
| 2013 | 6.54 % | 0.02 % | -0.30% | |
| 2012 | 6.56 % | 0.02 % | -0.30% | |
| 2011 | 6.58 % | 0.04 % | -0.60% | |
| 2010 | 6.62 % | 0.24 % | -3.50% | |
| 2009 | 6.86 % | 0.1 % | -1.44% | |
| 2008 | 6.96 % | 0.18 % | -2.52% | |
| 2007 | 7.14 % | 0.11 % | -1.52% | |
| 2006 | 7.25 % | 0.12 % | -1.63% | |
| 2005 | 7.37 % | 0.13 % | -1.73% | |
| 2004 | 7.5 % | 0.13 % | -1.70% | |
| 2003 | 7.63 % | 0.12 % | -1.55% | |
| 2002 | 7.75 % | 0.13 % | -1.65% | |
| 2001 | 7.88 % | 0.12 % | -1.50% | |
| 2000 | 8 % | 1.47 % | -15.52% | |
| 1999 | 9.47 % | 0.18 % | -1.87% | |
| 1998 | 9.65 % | 0.18 % | -1.83% | |
| 1997 | 9.83 % | 0.18 % | -1.80% | |
| 1996 | 10.01 % | 0.17 % | -1.67% | |
| 1995 | 10.18 % | 0.2 % | -1.93% | |
| 1994 | 10.38 % | 0.19 % | -1.80% | |
| 1993 | 10.57 % | 0.43 % | -3.91% | |
| 1992 | 11 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 1991 | 11 % | 0 % | 0.00% | |
| 1990 | 11 % | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Papua New Guinea: Death Rate (%). Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/papua-new-guinea/death-rate
The figures on this page come from CIA World Factbook. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Papua New Guinea Death Rate (%)
What is Papua New Guinea's death rate (%) in 2025?▾
Papua New Guinea's death rate (%) is 5.36 % in 2025, according to CIA World Factbook.
Is Papua New Guinea's death rate (%) increasing or decreasing?▾
Papua New Guinea's death rate (%) fell by 0.7% from 2024 (5.40 %) to 2025 (5.36 %). Over the past decade (2015–2025) it fell by 17.9%.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for death rate (%)?▾
In 2025, Papua New Guinea has the 172nd highest death rate (%) out of 215 countries with data.
What was Papua New Guinea's death rate (%) in 1990?▾
In 1990, Papua New Guinea's death rate (%) was 11 %. By 2025 it fell by 51.3%.
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