Papua New Guinea is ranked 120 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Papua New Guinea deteriorated to 120 in 2019 from 108 in 2018. source: World Bank

Ease of Doing Business in Papua New Guinea averaged 112.17 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 141.00 in 2014 and a record low of 95.00 in 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Papua New Guinea. Ease of Doing Business in Papua New Guinea - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on February of 2026.



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Ease of Doing Business in Papua New Guinea
The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
120.00 108.00 141.00 95.00 2008 - 2019 Yearly