Png National Population Census 2024. Port moresby, june 17, 2024 — the papua new guinea national population census has officially commenced today, with prime minister james marape being the first citizen to be counted. The national statistical office and united nations population fund have released population projections for papua new guinea, providing national and provincial population.

Papua new guinea (png) is set for economic recovery in 2024, with projected growth of 3.7%, up from 2.8% in 2023, according to the november 2024 westpac wailis. The national statistical office (nso) has announced its preparations for the 2024 national population and housing census.