Papua New Guinea: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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The most recent value is 182.82 index points as of Q1 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 181.9126 index points. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from Q2 2012 to Q1 2026 is 142.309 index points. The minimum of 100 index points was recorded in Q2 2012, while the maximum of 182.82 index points was reached in Q1 2026.
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- Measure: index points
- Definition: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the cost of a basket of goods and services consumed by the average urban household.
- Source: Bank of Papua New Guinea
| Recent values | Papua New Guinea: Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 182.82 |
| 2025 Q4 | 181.9126 |
| 2025 Q3 | 178.0876 |
| 2025 Q2 | 174.8075 |
| 2025 Q1 | 178.818 |
| 2024 Q4 | 174.7094 |
| 2024 Q3 | 170.1673 |
| 2024 Q2 | 168.6844 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |