Papua New Guinea Percentage of population by degree of urbanization 2026: 48.18 %
Papua New Guinea's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026 is 48.18 % (estimate), up 0.7% from 2025. It ranks #213 of 237 countries.
Explore the percentage of population by degree of urbanization across countries, highlighting the shift towards urban living and its impact on economic growth and development. Understanding these trends is crucial for addressing urban planning and resource allocation.
Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).
Where Papua New Guinea ranks (2026)
#213 of 237- #211
Mali49.78% - #212
Marshall Islands49.69% - #213
Papua New Guinea48.18% - #214
Madagascar45.35% - #215
Namibia44.2%
Percentage of population by degree of urbanization over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48.18 % | +0.32 % | +0.67% | |
| 2025 | 47.86 % | +0.29 % | +0.62% | |
| 2024 | 47.57 % | +0.3 % | +0.65% | |
| 2023 | 47.26 % | +0.32 % | +0.67% | |
| 2022 | 46.95 % | +0.33 % | +0.70% | |
| 2021 | 46.62 % | +0.34 % | +0.74% | |
| 2020 | 46.28 % | +0.82 % | +1.79% | |
| 2019 | 45.46 % | +0.86 % | +1.92% | |
| 2018 | 44.61 % | +0.89 % | +2.05% | |
| 2017 | 43.71 % | +0.94 % | +2.19% | |
| 2016 | 42.78 % | +0.98 % | +2.35% | |
| 2015 | 41.79 % | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Papua New Guinea: Percentage of population by degree of urbanization. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/papua-new-guinea/percentage-of-population-by-degree-of-urbanization
The figures on this page come from United Nations Population Division. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Papua New Guinea Percentage of population by degree of urbanization
What is Papua New Guinea's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2026?▾
Papua New Guinea's percentage of population by degree of urbanization is 48.18 % in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.
Is Papua New Guinea's percentage of population by degree of urbanization increasing or decreasing?▾
Papua New Guinea's percentage of population by degree of urbanization rose by 0.7% from 2025 (47.86 %) to 2026 (48.18 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 12.6%.
How does Papua New Guinea rank for percentage of population by degree of urbanization?▾
In 2026, Papua New Guinea has the 213th highest percentage of population by degree of urbanization out of 237 countries with data.
What was Papua New Guinea's percentage of population by degree of urbanization in 2015?▾
In 2015, Papua New Guinea's percentage of population by degree of urbanization was 41.79 %. By 2026 it rose by 15.3%.
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