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James Marape

Who leads Papua New Guinea? James Marape, Prime Minister. Profile, record and power assessment from Magna Bureau leader index.

Last updated: October 2026

Prime Minister — Papua New Guinea

Record & power

Record score60.0
Power score60

How these scores work: Power measures how much governing authority this leader exercises right now — formal office, actual (not ceremonial) control, command of institutions, military, and coalition. Record measures what they have done — track record in office, accomplishments, and governance quality. A new strongman scores high on power, low on record; a constrained veteran scores the reverse. Monarchs, juntas, and elected leaders are measured by the same standard: who actually governs.

Country momentum 0 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).

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Papua New GuineaRankings

James Marape is the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. The Bureau scores this leader 60/100 on governing power and 60.0/100 on record in office. Power measures governing authority exercised now; record measures accomplishments and governance quality in office. Leadership scores use the same Grades model vintage as the country rankings.

Frequently asked questions

Who leads Papua New Guinea?

James Marape leads Papua New Guinea as Prime Minister.

What is James Marape's leadership score?

James Marape has a leadership power score of 60 and a record score of 60.0.

Across the Bureau

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