A side-by-side look at New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Fertility is 1.57 births per woman in New Zealand (2024) versus 3.07 in Papua New Guinea (2024). Population stands at 5.3M (2025) and 10.8M (2025) respectively. GDP per capita at purchasing-power parity is $48.2K versus $4.5K.
| Indicator | New Zealand | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate | 1.57#138 | 3.07#55 |
| Population | 5.3M | 10.8M |
| GDP / capita (PPP) | $48.2K | $4.5K |
Topic pages: New Zealand fertility · Papua New Guinea fertility · New Zealand population · Papua New Guinea population
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birthrate.io, "New Zealand vs Papua New Guinea". https://birthrate.io/compare/new-zealand/papua-new-guinea (accessed 25 August 2026). Underlying data: World Bank; UN.
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