Stat of the week: 6% of people in Kiribati were living below 50% of median income in 2019

6% of people in Kiribati were living below 50 percent of median income in 2019. This indicator is a measure of relative income poverty at the national level. It measures how far individuals are from the median standard of living, approximating a measure…

Stat of the week: 50 is the estimated population living in Pitcairn

50 is the estimated population living in Pitcairn. The people of Pitcairn are descended from the mutineers of HMAV Bounty and their Tahitian companions. Pitcairn Island is approximately 3.2km (2 miles) long and 1.6km (1 mile) wide with the capital…

Stat of the week: In French Polynesia, the prevalence of undernourishment is 4% in 2020

In French Polynesia, the prevalence of undernourishment is 4% in 2020. Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a…

Nauru 2021 population and housing census: Analytical report

The Nauru Bureau of Statistics today released an analytical report on the 2021 Population and Housing Census. It is one of the nation’s most comprehensive sources of population and housing information about Nauru. The report aims to give detailed…

Stat of the week: In Wallis and Futuna, 100% of births are registered within 12 months

In Wallis and Futuna, 100% of births are registered within 12 months. Reliably estimating completeness of birth and death registration is central to achieving targets in the Sustainable Development Goals aiming for universal birth registration and …

Stat of the week: The median duration of breastfeeding for children born in the last three years was 20.9 months in Samoa

In 2014, the median duration of breastfeeding for children born in the last three years was 20.9 months in Samoa. This week is the World Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However,…

Stat of the week : Kava comprised one-half of Vanuatu's exports in 2020

Kava comprised one-half of Vanuatu's exports in 2020. Kava remains a big asset for this country, and Vanuatu's kava has a great reputation in the Pacific. The 30th of July will be Vanuatu Independance Day. Discover more trade statistics on the Pacific…

Stat of the week : in 2050, Youth (15-24 years old) are estimated to represent 14% of total population in Guam

In 2050, Youth (15-24 years old) are estimated to represent 14% of total population in Guam. The 15th of July was the World Youth Skills Day. Youth represent the future, we must invest on them for a desirable future through their education. Discover more…

New Action Plan for CRVS systems in the Pacific

The improvement of civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) system in the Pacific requires a diverse set of technical expertise that is not available in any one agency. Recognising this, the Pacific Community - SPC leads a partnership of…

Stat of the week : in 2050, it is expected that close to 20 million people will call the Pacific Islands home

In 2050, it is expected that close to 20 million people will call the Pacific Islands home. The 11th of July is the World Population Day. Population growth raises issues of nutrition, housing, environment... and no one must be left behind. Let's discover…
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