PNG · East Asia & Pacific / East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)
Total Population
10.58 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
66.3 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,576,502 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.78 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 22.9 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 24.29 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 6.55 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 3.07 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 66.3 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 31.3 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 87.0 percent | 2022 |
| Urban Population (%) | 15.4 percent | 2024 |
Languages
English
Official
Hiri Motu
Official
Tok Pisin
Official
Religions
Protestant
Major
64.3%
Roman Catholic
26.0%
Other Christian
5.3%
Unspecified
3.1%
Non-Christian
1.4%