A plasma display panel that has electrode extending to a periphery thereof with a thickness and width that varies from the thickness and width of other electrode portions to enhance electrode resistance efficiency and discharge characteristics. That is, the electrodes in the display extend through a display area where visible images are generated into a non-display area around the display area where a connection to a driving circuit is made. The electrodes are designed to have varying widths and thicknesses that vary depending on whether the electrode is inside the display area or is outside the display area.