Urban population (% of total population) for Papua New Guinea

Indicator Definition:
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.

The indicator "Urban population (% of total population)" stands at 15.41 as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed.
Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 2.31 percent compared to the value the year prior.
The 1 year change in percent is 2.31.
The 3 year change in percent is 6.69.
The 5 year change in percent is 10.61.
The 10 year change in percent is 17.32.

The Serie's long term average value is 12.34. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 24.86 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.
The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +344.92%.
The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.