Country Profile
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern part of the world's second largest island. It is the world’s most linguistically diverse country, with more than 700 endemic languages. Eighty percent of the nation’s population lives in rural areas.
Demographics
Population
8,947,027
Annual births
237,474
Children under five years old
1,107,184
Under-five mortality
45
per 1,000 live births
Threats to early childhood development
Maternal mortality
145
per 100,000 birthsLow birthweight
No data
of all birthsUnder-five stunting
49%
of all birthsChild poverty
No data
of all birthsViolent discipline
No data
of all birthsPreterm births
7%
of all birthsYoung mothers (births by 18 years)
14%
of all birthsInadequate supervision
No data
of all births
Nurturing care
Healthcare
Antenatal care
49%
Postnatal visits
46%
Nutrition
Early initiation of breastfeeding
No data
Exclusive breastfeeding
60%
Minimum acceptable diet
No data
Early learning
Attendance in ECD
No data
Early stimulation at home
No data
Children's books in the home
No data
Security and safety
Birth registration
13%
Positive discipline
No data
Basic drinking water
41%
Basic sanitation
13%
Responsive caregiving
Enabling environments
Paid maternity leave
No paid leave
Paid paternity leave
No paid leave
Child and family social protection
No
National ECD Policy
No
ECD Coordination Mechanism
No