Stat of the week: 0.63 is the average 2020 index score for adoption and implementation of national Disaster Risk Reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework
0.63: The average 2020 index score for adoption and implementation of national Disaster Risk Reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework, for the 12 Pacific Island countries and territories (PICTs) with a score (out of a maximum of 1.0…
Stat of the week: Nearly everyone in Tonga is covered by at least a 3G mobile network
Nearly everyone in Tonga is covered by at least a 3G mobile network (99% in 2019). This is a great improvement on the estimated 15% coverage in 2013.
Information and communications technology can alleviate the challenges of distance and isolation,…
Stat of the week: It is estimated that 84.6% of people in Nauru living with a severe disability collect disability social protection benefits
It is estimated that 84.6% of people in Nauru living with a severe disability collect disability social protection benefits.
Stat of the week: Nearly one in five girls in Kiribati marry before they reach 18 years of age
Did you know? In 2018, nearly one in five girls (18,4%) in Kiribati marry before they reach 18 years of age.
Today, 11 October 2021, we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child.
Stats of the week: It is estimated that 95% of Niue's terrestrial key biodiversity areas are covered by protected areas
It is estimated that 95% of Niue's terrestrial key biodiversity areas are covered by protected areas in 2020, the highest percentage amongst Pacific Islands Countries and Territories.
Stats of the week: $1,091, gross tourism earnings (USD) per visitor to Samoa in 2020
$1,091: Gross tourism earnings (USD) per visitor to Samoa in 2020, a drop from the USD1,226 figure in 2019.
Today we celebrate World Tourism Day
Tourism for inclusive growth
Stat of the week: 47% of households in PNG had access to electricity in 2018
47% of households in Papua New Guinea had access to electricity in 2018, a big improvement from the 20% figure in 2010.
Stat of the week: The maximum height above sea level in Tokelau is only 5 metres
Did you know the maximum height above sea level in Tokelau is only 5 metres?
Stat of the week: 98% of children in Palau achieve minimum proficiency in literacy by the end of primary school
98% of children in Palau achieve minimum proficiency in literacy by the end of primary school. (PILNA 2018)
Stat of the week: Papua New Guinea is estimated to produce 495 tonnes of Vanilla per year
Papua New Guinea is estimated to produce 495 tonnes of Vanilla per year, and is the fifth leading Vanilla Bean producer in the world.