Poverty and living standards in Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea: official figures
60.2% of people in Eastern Highlands lived in households with moderate or severe food insecurity in the 2016-18 survey, 11th highest of 22 provinces; national figure 57.2%.
How many people in Eastern Highlands are severely food insecure?
25.5% of people in Eastern Highlands lived in households with severe food insecurity (going without food for a day or more) in the 2016-18 survey, 10th lowest of 22 provinces; national figure 25.4%.
Source: National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea (with ICF, The DHS Program) · saved copyHow common is violence against women in Eastern Highlands?
66.9% of women aged 15-49 in Eastern Highlands had experienced physical violence since the age of 15 (2016-18 survey), 2nd highest of 22 provinces; national figure 55.6%.
Source: National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea (with ICF, The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many women in Eastern Highlands suffered violence in the last year?
39.7% of women aged 15-49 in Eastern Highlands had experienced physical violence often or sometimes in the 12 months before the 2016-18 survey, 7th highest of 22 provinces; national figure 37.9%.
Source: National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea (with ICF, The DHS Program) · saved copyHow common is sexual violence in Eastern Highlands?
37.3% of women aged 15-49 in Eastern Highlands had ever experienced sexual violence (2016-18 survey), 3rd highest of 22 provinces; national figure 28.2%.
Source: National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea (with ICF, The DHS Program) · saved copyHow common is domestic violence in Eastern Highlands?
64.8% of ever-married women aged 15-49 in Eastern Highlands had experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence from a current or most recent husband or partner (2016-18 survey), 7th highest of 22 provinces; national figure 62.9%.
Source: National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea (with ICF, The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many women in Eastern Highlands are beaten by their partner?
54.3% of ever-married women aged 15-49 in Eastern Highlands had experienced physical violence from a husband or partner (2016-18 survey), 9th highest of 22 provinces; national figure 54.4%.
Source: National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea (with ICF, The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Eastern Highlands compares with other provinces
People in households with moderate or severe food insecurity (2016-18)
Eastern Highlands ranks 11 of 22, highest first. Demographic and Health Survey estimate
| Rank | Region | People in households with moderate or severe food insecurity |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Manus | 62.1% |
| 9 | East New Britain | 62.0% |
| 10 | Chimbu | 61.9% |
| 11 | Eastern Highlands | 60.2% |
| 12 | West New Britain | 60.0% |
| 13 | Northern Province | 59.9% |
| 14 | Morobe | 58.9% |
Ever-married women who experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence from a partner (2016-18)
Eastern Highlands ranks 7 of 22, highest first. Demographic and Health Survey estimate
| Rank | Region | Ever-married women who experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence from a partner |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Manus | 70.3% |
| 5 | Chimbu | 68.4% |
| 6 | National Capital District | 65.7% |
| 7 | Eastern Highlands | 64.8% |
| 8 | East New Britain | 63.3% |
| 9 | Milne Bay | 63.0% |
| 10 | Enga | 62.4% |
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Sources
- National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea (with ICF, The DHS Program): Papua New Guinea Demographic and Health Survey 2016-18, Table 2.17: household food insecurity by province, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 051ea8481cf8…)
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