Papua New Guinea

Asia and the Pacific

Pathfinder since 2026

Papua New Guinea's ambition to join the Global Accelerator aligns with its Medium-Development Plan IV, of creating one million jobs by 2030, while promoting inclusive economic growth, strengthening social protection systems and expanding economic opportunities for all, with a focus on youth and vulnerable populations.

10,947,848 Population UN Population Division · 2026
50.6% Employment-to-population ratio Male 51.6% · Female 49.5% ILOSTAT — national data (ICLS 13) · 2022
2.7% Unemployment rate ILOSTAT — national data (ICLS 13) · 2022
9.1% Social protection coverage (SDG 1.3.1) ILOSTAT — SDG 1.3.1 · 2022

The Global Accelerator uses ILOSTAT and UN data to provide internationally comparable data across the countries engaged, which is based on government data.

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Global Accelerator
Reports

Global Accelerator Progress Report: 2024-25
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Publications

Building the case for the Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

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