ATM Density Statistics in Papua New Guinea (2026)
Papua New Guinea recorded ATM density of 7.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 7.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 7.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022. Papua New Guinea ranks #26 of 26 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #152 of 174 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2022)
- 7.4 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- ATM Density in Papua New Guinea as of 2022, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2021
- +2.4% (2022)
- Up from 7.2 per 100,000 adults in 2021 to 7.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- CAGR 2004–2022
- +3.8% per year (2022)
- Compound annual growth rate from 3.7 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 7.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 3.7 per 100,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 3.7 per 100,000 adults in 2004 to 7.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022.
- Peak value (2016)
- 8.3 per 100,000 adults (2016)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2022 value is 7.4 per 100,000 adults.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #26 of 26 (2022)
- Papua New Guinea ranks 26 of 26 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #152 of 174 (2022)
- Papua New Guinea ranks 152 of 174 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 66.4 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Papua New Guinea (7.4 per 100,000 adults) is below the average of 66.4 per 100,000 adults across the 26 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 7.7 per 100,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1.1%); not an official figure.
- Number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults (2022)
- 7.3 per 100,000 adults (2022)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) country wide (number) (2022)
- 492 (2022)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey.
- Internet use in Papua New Guinea (2024)
- 18.8% (2024)
- 18.8% of the population in Papua New Guinea used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 10.6 million (2024)
- Papua New Guinea had a population of 10.6 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2022
| Year | per 100,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7.4 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 7.2 | −3.3% |
| 2020 | 7.5 | −2.2% |
| 2019 | 7.6 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 7.5 | −5.1% |
| 2017 | 7.9 | −4.7% |
| 2016 | 8.3 | +21.6% |
| 2015 | 6.8 | −1.4% |
| 2014 | 6.9 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 6.8 | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 6.3 | −1.3% |
| 2011 | 6.3 | +24.0% |
| 2010 | 5.1 | +9.4% |
| 2009 | 4.7 | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 4.4 | +14.3% |
| 2007 | 3.8 | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 3.5 | −3.5% |
| 2005 | 3.6 | −3.6% |
| 2004 | 3.7 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for ATM density in Papua New Guinea?
ATM density in Papua New Guinea stood at 7.4 per 100,000 adults in 2022, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How does Papua New Guinea compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Papua New Guinea ranks 26 of 26 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 7.4 per 100,000 adults versus a regional average of 66.4 per 100,000 adults (latest values per country).
Where does Papua New Guinea rank globally on atm density?
Papua New Guinea ranks 152 of 174 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could atm density in Papua New Guinea look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 7.7 per 100,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 1.1%); not an official figure.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.ATM.TOTL.P5, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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