Poverty and living standards in Jiwaka, Papua New Guinea: official figures
36.6% of people in Jiwaka lived in households with moderate or severe food insecurity in the 2016-18 survey, 2nd lowest of 22 provinces; national figure 57.2%.
How many people in Jiwaka are severely food insecure?
15.0% of people in Jiwaka lived in households with severe food insecurity (going without food for a day or more) in the 2016-18 survey, 3rd 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 Jiwaka?
49.5% of women aged 15-49 in Jiwaka had experienced physical violence since the age of 15 (2016-18 survey), 8th lowest 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 Jiwaka suffered violence in the last year?
37.9% of women aged 15-49 in Jiwaka had experienced physical violence often or sometimes in the 12 months before the 2016-18 survey, 8th 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 Jiwaka?
31.8% of women aged 15-49 in Jiwaka had ever experienced sexual violence (2016-18 survey), 4th 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 Jiwaka?
62.2% of ever-married women aged 15-49 in Jiwaka had experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence from a current or most recent husband or partner (2016-18 survey), 11th 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 Jiwaka are beaten by their partner?
57.4% of ever-married women aged 15-49 in Jiwaka had experienced physical violence from a husband or partner (2016-18 survey), 5th highest of 22 provinces; national figure 54.4%.
Source: National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea (with ICF, The DHS Program) · saved copyHow Jiwaka compares with other provinces
People in households with moderate or severe food insecurity (2016-18)
Jiwaka ranks 21 of 22, highest first. Demographic and Health Survey estimate
| Rank | Region | People in households with moderate or severe food insecurity |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Enga | 56.5% |
| 17 | East Sepik | 55.5% |
| 18 | National Capital District | 48.2% |
| 19 | Autonomous Region of Bougainville | 45.2% |
| 20 | Western Highlands | 41.6% |
| 21 | Jiwaka | 36.6% |
| 22 | Madang | 34.7% |
Ever-married women who experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence from a partner (2016-18)
Jiwaka ranks 11 of 22, highest first. Demographic and Health Survey estimate
| Rank | Region | Ever-married women who experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence from a partner |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | East New Britain | 63.3% |
| 9 | Milne Bay | 63.0% |
| 10 | Enga | 62.4% |
| 11 | Jiwaka | 62.2% |
| 12 | West Sepik | 61.2% |
| 13 | East Sepik | 60.8% |
| 14 | Central Province | 60.2% |
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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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