Papua New Guinea—Surface Area (sq km)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #56 of 216Updated April 2026
Latest Value
462,840
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#56
of 216 countries
Maximum
462,840
2000
Minimum
462,840
2000
CAGR
+0.0%
24 years
Last
462,840
Previous
462,840
Highest
462,840
Lowest
462,840
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Papua New Guinea's surface area (sq km) was 462,840 in 2023, ranking #56 out of 216 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 462,840 (2000) and the lowest was 462,840 (2000). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 462,840 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 462,840 |
Top Countries — Surface Area (sq km)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 17.1M | 2023 |
| 2 | Canada | 15.6M | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 9.8M | 2023 |
| 4 | China | 9.6M | 2023 |
| 5 | Brazil | 8.5M | 2023 |
| 6 | Australia | 7.7M | 2023 |
| 7 | India | 3.3M | 2023 |
| 8 | Argentina | 2.8M | 2023 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2.7M | 2023 |
| 10 | Algeria | 2.4M | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).