Papua New Guinea population (live estimate)
Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.
Annual growth: 1.726%.
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Key demographic indicators.
This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).
Key Facts
- Capital: Port Moresby
- Official language: Hiri Motu
- Region: Melanesia
- Continent: Oceania
Languages
A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.
Papua New Guinea has a rich and diverse linguistic profile shaped by Indigenous traditions, colonial history, and modern cultural influences. Indigenous and local languages coexist with English or other official languages, reflecting the deep cultural heritage of the region.
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A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.
The population of Papua New Guinea is influenced by geography, migration, and traditional community structures. Urban centers, rural villages, and island communities often show distinct linguistic and demographic patterns.
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A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.
The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.
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