Poverty and living standards in National Capital District, Papua New Guinea: official figures
48.2% of people in the National Capital District lived in households with moderate or severe food insecurity in the 2016-18 survey, 5th lowest of 22 provinces; national figure 57.2%.
How many people in the National Capital District are severely food insecure?
20.1% of people in the National Capital District lived in households with severe food insecurity (going without food for a day or more) in the 2016-18 survey, 5th 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 the National Capital District?
62.5% of women aged 15-49 in the National Capital District had experienced physical violence since the age of 15 (2016-18 survey), 6th 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 the National Capital District suffered violence in the last year?
41.1% of women aged 15-49 in the National Capital District had experienced physical violence often or sometimes in the 12 months before the 2016-18 survey, 5th 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 the National Capital District?
25.5% of women aged 15-49 in the National Capital District had ever experienced sexual violence (2016-18 survey), joint 9th lowest 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 the National Capital District?
65.7% of ever-married women aged 15-49 in the National Capital District had experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence from a current or most recent husband or partner (2016-18 survey), 6th 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 the National Capital District are beaten by their partner?
56.6% of ever-married women aged 15-49 in the National Capital District had experienced physical violence from a husband or partner (2016-18 survey), 7th highest of 22 provinces; national figure 54.4%.
Source: National Statistical Office of Papua New Guinea (with ICF, The DHS Program) · saved copyHow National Capital District compares with other capital districts
People in households with moderate or severe food insecurity (2016-18)
National Capital District ranks 18 of 22, highest first. Demographic and Health Survey estimate
| Rank | Region | People in households with moderate or severe food insecurity |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | New Ireland | 57.0% |
| 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% |
Ever-married women who experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence from a partner (2016-18)
National Capital District ranks 6 of 22, highest first. Demographic and Health Survey estimate
| Rank | Region | Ever-married women who experienced physical, sexual or emotional violence from a partner |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Morobe | 70.3% |
| 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% |
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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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