Stat of the week: In 2019, over half of women aged 15 to 64 in Kiribati reported experiencing physical violence from their partner at least once in their lifetime
In 2019, over half of women aged 15 to 64 in Kiribati reported experiencing physical violence from their partner at least once in their lifetime.
The Pacific region has some of the highest rates of violence against women and girls recorded in the world.…
Pencils to pixels: Pacific statistics ‘smarter, faster’ with SPC–World Bank tech and training
Pencils to pixels: Pacific statistics ‘smarter, faster’ with SPC–World Bank tech and training
Computer tablets and cloud software are making Pacific statistics more accurate, advanced and cost-effective, with Pacific Community (SPC) support and World…
Pacific leaders at UN World Data Forum talk on data modernisation and climate change
Pacific statistics and data professionals led panel discussions on data modernisation and a climate-change case study last week, sharing insights and innovations from their region at the United Nations’ World Data Forum in Colombia.
Stat of the week: In 2030, Nauru is expected to have the highest proportion of children at 37%
Celebrating #WorldChildrensDay on 20 November, our #StatOfTheWeek looks at the proportion of children aged under 14 years in the Pacific, projected for 2030. Nauru 🇳🇷 is expected to have the highest proportion of children at 37…
Stat of the week: In 2019, nearly 1 in 3 deaths in Samoa were attributed to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory diseases
This World Diabetes Day, we draw attention to the serious health challenges facing the Pacific region.
In 2019, nearly 1 in 3 deaths in Samoa 🇼🇸 were attributed to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory diseases. This shows the…
Stat of the week: In 2021, 40% of people in the Pacific lived within 5 km of the coast
SPC's Ocean Science Technicians with partners from Fiji Metrological Services collect topography points and extract data from pressure sensors or tide wave recorders.
Pacific representation at open-source meet-up supported by SPC and Pacific Data Hub
Pacific projects and participation at an open-source statistics software ‘hackathon’ and conference at Melbourne’s Monash University last month showcased the power of the region’s open data, with SPC sponsoring…
Stat of the week: In 2022, 13% of the population of Wallis and Futuna was aged 65 and over
With the 29th International Day of Care and Support this week, we highlight the situation of the elderly in the Pacific, particularly in Wallis and Futuna.In 2022, 13% of the population of Wallis and Futuna was aged 65 and over; this figure is projected…
SPC statistics director champions Pacific-born open-source software ‘R’
Spreadsheets, spreadsheets, spreadsheets: With the public sector still powered by office stalwart Excel, SPC’s Director of Statistics for Development Peter Ellis has advocated for greater use of ‘R’—open-source statistical software with Pacific roots and…
Stat of the week: In 2022, Nauru achieved a remarkable 100% of qualified teachers
This World Teachers’ Day, 5 October, we highlight the importance of qualified teachers in upper secondary education. In 2022, Nauru achieved a remarkable 100% of qualified teachers, showing their commitment to quality education. Tuvalu…