New guinea population

The population of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is approximately 9.3 million people, according to the 2019 estimates by the National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea. The population is diverse and spread across the country's 22 provinces, with the majority living in rural areas.

Here is a breakdown of the population of Papua New Guinea:

• Total population: approximately 9,300,000 people (2019 estimate)
• Population density: 16 people per square kilometer (41 people per square mile)
• Urban population: approximately 2.5 million people (27% of the total population)
• Rural population: approximately 6.8 million people (73% of the total population)
• Population growth rate: 2.1% per annum (2019 estimate)
• Life expectancy at birth: 64.5 years (2019 estimate)
• Infant mortality rate: 36.4 deaths per 1,000 live births (2019 estimate)
• Fertility rate: 3.4 children per woman (2019 estimate)

The population of Papua New Guinea is diverse, with over 800 languages spoken across the country. The majority of the population (85%) is indigenous, with the remaining 15% being expatriates or people of mixed ancestry.

The population of Papua New Guinea is also characterized by a high level of poverty, with approximately 40% of the population living below the poverty line. The country also faces significant challenges in terms of healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.

Here is a breakdown of the population of Papua New Guinea by province:

1. East New Britain: approximately 280,000 people
2. East Sepik: approximately 400,000 people
3. Enga: approximately 800,000 people
4. Gulf: approximately 300,000 people
5. Hela: approximately 400,000 people
6. Jiwaka: approximately 400,000 people
7. Madang: approximately 300,000 people
8. Manus: approximately 50,000 people
9. Morobe: approximately 700,000 people
10. National Capital District: approximately 350,000 people
11. New Ireland: approximately 100,000 people
12. North Bougainville: approximately 200,000 people
13. North Solomons: approximately 200,000 people
14. Oro: approximately 400,000 people
15. Papua: approximately 700,000 people
16. Sandaun: approximately 200,000 people
17. Simbu: approximately 400,000 people
18. Southern Highlands: approximately 800,000 people
19. West New Britain: approximately 200,000 people
20. West Sepik: approximately 300,000 people
21. Western Highlands: approximately 400,000 people
22. Western Province: approximately 100,000 people

Note: The population figures are estimates and may vary depending on the source.