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PROVINCIAL SNAPSHOTS
2011 CENSUS
POPULATION MAP OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2011 CENSUS
FINAL FIGURES
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CONTENTS PAGE
Foreword 5
Acknowledgement 6
Census Products 37
Contacts 39
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The conduct of census usually presents the Government an opportunity to collect useful information on every
individual persons socio-economic and demographic characteristics as well as information on economic and
agricultural activities and the dwelling types of every Papua New Guinean households or families enumerated at the
time of the census.
Since 1980 Census, same set of information has been collected basically for comparative purposes and to monitor
changes in the socio-economic profile of both the individuals and the families that make up the population of the
country.
The 2011 census produced a total population count of 7,275,324 million people, an increase of 40% (or additional
2,084,538 persons) from the population count taken in 2000 Census.
This booklet is the first of a number of reports that the National Statistical Office (NSO) will produce and release in the
next 12 months. The intention of this report is to provide a snapshot on population count by sex and by various
geographical units. The basic indicators that include population count, annual population growth rate, distribution by
various geographical areas and household size are provided in this booklet for general information for the public.
Apparently, not all the data collected from the censuses are fully utilized particularly by many key agencies of the
Government, hence, the huge wastage of efforts and resources on the part of the Government. It is imperative that
users in all sectors understand census datasets and use them meaningfully for their purposes.
Conducting census is a nationwide event that requires meticulous planning and utilization of huge volume of resources
of every Government. Unlike other previous censuses, the 2011 population census was fully funded by the Government
with a total amount in excess of K140 million
It has been a very challenging three years for the NSO to plan, coordinate, execute and deliver the census to the
Government and the people of PNG. Nothing will ever be smooth in undertaking operations of this magnitude with its
strict timeline to deliver. Challenges do occur at all stages of the census operation.
The Governments scrutiny on the 2011 census project has intensified in the last 12 months due to delay in the release
of the final census figures. The NSO is indebted to the National Government for its patience and continuous support to
ensure NSO meet all its obligations to deliver the census.
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The conduct of population and housing census is never easy in Papua New Guinea. Collaborative efforts are crucial for massive
mobilization and utilization of human and material resources required to deliver census on time.
The conduct of 2011 Census would not have been possible without the combined efforts of many organizations and individuals
that collaborated in the planning, organization and implementation of the census project.
First and foremost National Statistical Office (NSO) acknowledges the contributions of the National Government in particular the
ONeil-Dion Government for continuing to provide funding for 2012 and onwards. It was indeed a bold move on the part of the
National Government and goes down in record as first of its kind in the history of census taking in Papua New Guinea . On this
note, a special mention goes to the Minister for National Planning Honorable Charles Abel for his leadership at the
ministerial level to drive for better outcome to this important national project
The NSO is indebted to the members of the Central Agencies Coordinating Committee (CACC) and the Inter-Departmental
Census Committee (IDCC) for providing overall leadership, guidance and oversight on the project throughout the duration of its
implementation. The contribution of various technical committees on Finance, Publicity, Security and Logistics and various
service providers are also highly appreciated.
NSO extend its appreciation to contributions of our development partners namely United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA),
AusAID and South Pacific Commission (SPC) for providing technical and advisory support in project management on need basis in
consultation with Project Management Unit. On this note the contributions of M.S Thapa, Data Processing Advisor is also
acknowledged with gratitude.
NSO further acknowledges the tireless efforts of the NSO staff, the 22 Provincial Census Coordinators and their District Census
Coordinators, supervisors, interviewers, translators, security personnel, logistics officers, editors, coders and the data entry
operators for their contribution in their respective line of work.
Finally but not the least, a word of thank you to the general public, community leaders, ward councilors, church leaders and the
1.4 million household heads throughout the country for their willingness to participate in providing information required on the
2011 Census Form.
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COUNTRY
OVERVIEW
The 2011 Census Final Figures booklet presents the final population counts from the 2011 National Population and Housing
Census conducted from the 11th -17th July in 2011. This booklet serves to inform everyone about the population of their
respective Local Level Governments (LLGs), Districts and Provinces. The population numbers have been finalized after extensive
checking and validation processes to ensure information collected from the census are accurate and reflective of population
changes that occurred during the past 11 years since the last population count in 2000.
The enumeration of the population included visiting 27,541 geographical census units in 6118 Wards of the 326 LLGs identified
and established under the 2007 Proclamation on Wards and LLGs.
The numbers represent the population counted with the 10 th July declared as the official census night. All persons were
enumerated where they slept on the census night. Due to communication, logistics and transport difficulties, enumeration was
extended for over several weeks in a number of provinces.
The information in this booklet represents the population counts distributed by sex and geographic locations. Detailed reports
covering other demographic and social characteristics of persons as well as the household economic and agricultural activities will
be produced and released progressively in the next 12 months.
The statement on the summary of findings below are based on data presented on the Tables 1, 2 and 3 in the subsequent pages
of this booklet. The population data for the 2000 Census was included in the booklet to allow users to make simple trend analysis
on the population change between the two census periods (2000- 2011)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:
The population of Papua New Guinea has reached 7,275,324 according to 2011 Census. It has increased by 40% and at
average annual growth rate 3.1% since the last census in 2000. In absolute numbers a total of 2,084,538 persons were
added to the population during the last 11 years.
About 39% of the population live in the Highlands region followed by Momase region with 26% while Southern and Island
regions make up 20% and 15% respectively.
The annual growth for the Papua New Guinea has increased steadily from 2.2 % in 1980 and currently stands at 3.1%. The
Highlands and Island regions have annual growth higher than the national average.
Sex ratio ( number of males to every 100 females) has remained steady at 108 as reported in the last census. Likewise, the
household size is 5.3 persons, a slight increase from 5.2 reported in 2000 census.
Of the 22 provinces, Morobe province alone contains almost 9.3% of the countrys total population, reporting a total
population count of 674, 810 person in 2011 Census. Eastern Highlands and the Southern Highlands (minus Hela province)
are the other two most populated provinces with population in excess of half a million.
Significant increase in population is noted mostly for provinces in the Highlands and Islands. However this is not the case for
the provinces in Momase region where population growth rate is comparatively lower.
Since 1980, the population of Papua New Guinea has more than doubled from 3 million to 7.3 million in a matter of 31 years.
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2011 Census
Province Average
House- % of total
Persons Males Females Sex Ratio Household
holds population
size
Papua New Guinea 1,374,644 7,275,324 3,772,864 3,502,460 108 5.3 100
Western 31,322 201,351 103,762 97,589 106 6.4 2.8
Gulf 25,819 158,197 81,814 76,383 107 6.1 2.2
Central 41,309 269,756 142,231 127,525 112 6.5 3.7
National Capital District 47,559 364,125 194,834 169,291 115 7.7 5.0
Milne Bay 55,262 276,512 143,791 132,721 108 5.0 3.8
Northern 34,117 186,309 97,188 89,121 109 5.5 2.6
Southern Highlands 88,041 510,245 263,523 246,722 107 5.8 7.0
Hela 65,271 249,449 128,895 120,554 107 3.8 3.4
Enga 76,421 432,045 244,663 207,382 118 5.7 5.9
Western Highlands 85,101 362,850 183,791 179,059 103 4.3 5.0
Jiwaka 65,155 343,987 178,418 165,569 108 5.3 4.7
Chimbu 76,198 376,473 197,307 179,166 110 4.9 5.2
Eastern Highlands 136,992 579,825 301,048 278,777 108 4.2 8.0
Morobe 130,109 674,810 350,902 323,908 108 5.2 9.3
Madang 86,140 493,906 257,581 236,325 109 5.7 6.8
East Sepik 87,465 450,530 225,998 224,532 101 5.2 6.2
West Sepik 44,934 248,411 127,771 120,640 106 5.5 3.4
Manus 10,360 60,485 31,161 29,324 106 5.8 0.8
New Ireland 29,634 194,067 102,494 91,573 112 6.5 2.7
East New Britain 58,458 328,369 168,760 159,609 106 5.6 4.5
West New Britain 50,744 264,264 138,942 125,322 111 5.2 3.6
A.R Bougainville 48,233 249,358 127,990 121,368 105 5.2 3.4
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Table 2: Population growth rates by provinces, PNG, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2011
Eastern Highlands 276,726 300,648 432,972 579,825 0.8 2.3 2.4 2.6
MOMASE REGION 857,773 1,027,600 1,433,432 1,867,657 1.8 2.6 2.5 2.4
Morobe 310,622 380,117 539,404 674,810 2.0 2.8 2.5 2.0
Madang 211,069 253,195 365,106 493,906 1.8 2.8 2.8 2.7
East Sepik 221,890 254,371 343,181 450,530 1.4 2.2 2.3 2.5
West Sepik 114,192 139,917 185,741 248,411 2.0 2.4 2.5 2.6
ISLANDS REGION 442,996 589,488 741,538 1,096,543 2.9 2.6 2.9 3.5
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NOTE:
ARB Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
2000 Census figures for Hela and Jiwaka were extracted from SHP and WHP respectively.
Annual growth rates were calculated based on their number of years between censuses.
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PROVINCIAL SNAPSHOTS
2011 CENSUS
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WESTERN PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 201,351
Proportion of PNGs total population 2.8%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 2.5%
Sex Ratio 106 males per 100 females
Average household size 6.4 persons
District with highest population count Middle Fly; 79,349
WESTERN PROVINCE
POPULATION BY DISTRICTS AND LLGs - 2000 and 2011 CENSUS
2000 CENSUS 2011 CENSUS % of Average
Province House
01 House-
Persons Males Females
House-
Persons Males Females Total Hold
holds holds Size
01 WESTERN PROVINCE 25,744 153,304 79,240 74,064 31,322 201,351 103,762 97,589 100.0 6.4
01 MIDDLE FLY 8,934 55,853 28,392 27,461 11,661 79,349 40,891 38,458 39.4 6.8
01 Balimo Urban 481 3,143 1,587 1,556 639 4,394 2,264 2,130 2.2 6.9
02 Bamu Rural 1,377 8,169 4,303 3,866 1,964 13,432 6,922 6,510 6.7 6.8
03 Gogodala Rural 3,641 24,183 12,217 11,966 4,496 33,033 17,023 16,010 16.4 7.3
04 Lake Murray Rural 1,468 9,796 4,888 4,908 2,072 14,410 7,426 6,984 7.2 7.0
05 Nomad Rural 1,967 10,562 5,397 5,165 2,490 14,080 7,256 6,824 7.0 5.7
02 NORTH FLY 9,343 50,914 27,023 23,891 10,350 62,850 32,388 30,462 31.2 6.1
06 Kiunga Rural 2,496 13,350 6,932 6,418 2,619 14,883 7,670 7,213 7.4 5.7
07 Kiunga Urban 1,808 8,295 4,587 3,708 1,788 10,981 5,659 5,322 5.5 6.1
08 Ningerum Rural 2,572 13,366 6,811 6,555 2,739 16,697 8,604 8,093 8.3 6.1
09 Olsobip Rural 649 3,765 1,899 1,866 793 4,886 2,518 2,368 2.4 6.2
10 Star Mountain Rural 1,818 12,138 6,794 5,344 2,411 15,403 7,937 7,466 7.6 6.4
03 SOUTH FLY 7,467 46,537 23,825 22,712 9,311 59,152 30,483 28,669 29.4 6.4
11 Daru Urban 1,655 12,935 6,785 6,150 2,019 15,142 7,803 7,339 7.5 7.5
12 Kiwai Rural 1,956 13,448 6,963 6,485 2,450 17,336 8,934 8,402 8.6 7.1
13 Morehead Rural 2,104 11,504 5,746 5,758 2,802 16,133 8,314 7,819 8.0 5.8
14 Oriomo Bituri Rural 1,752 8,650 4,331 4,319 2,040 10,541 5,432 5,109 5.2 5.2
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GULF PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 158,197
Proportion of PNGs total population 2.2%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 3.6%
Sex Ratio 107 males per 100 females
Average household size 6.1 persons
District with highest population count Kerema; 107,231
GULF PROVINCE
POPULATION BY DISTRICTS AND LLGs - 2000 and 2011 CENSUS
2000 CENSUS 2011 CENSUS % of Average
Province House
02 House-
Persons Males Females
House-
Persons Males Females Total Hold
holds holds
02 GULF PROVINCE 18,004 106,898 55,529 51,369 25,819 158,197 81,814 76,383 100.0 6.1
01 KEREMA 11,616 65,498 34,031 31,467 18,009 107,231 56,002 51,229 67.8 6.0
01 Central Kerema Rural 2,254 12,864 6,706 6,158 3,133 16,609 8,803 7,806 10.5 5.3
02 East Kerema Rural 1,932 11,479 5,994 5,485 2,191 13,134 6,961 6,173 8.3 6.0
03 Kaintiba Rural 1,912 9,171 4,691 4,480 2,727 12,955 6,737 6,218 8.2 4.8
04 Kerema Urban 776 5,124 2,673 2,451 890 5,885 3,060 2,825 3.7 6.6
05 Kotidanga Rural 2,904 16,652 8,480 8,172 6,822 45,385 23,146 22,239 28.7 6.7
06 Lakekamu-Tauri Rural 1,838 10,208 5,487 4,721 2,246 13,263 7,295 5,968 8.4 5.9
02 KIKORI 6,388 41,400 21,498 19,902 7,810 50,966 25,812 25,154 32.2 6.5
07 Baimuru Rural 1,565 10,468 5,334 5,134 1,780 12,059 6,150 5,909 7.6 6.8
08 East Kikori Rural 1,313 8,788 4,596 4,192 1,723 11,512 5,871 5,641 7.3 6.7
09 Ihu Rural 2,322 14,569 7,366 7,203 2,907 18,360 9,364 8,996 11.6 6.3
10 West Kikori Rural 1,188 7,575 4,202 3,373 1,400 9,035 4,427 4,608 5.7 6.5
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CENTRAL PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 269,756
Proportion of PNGs total population 3.7%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 3.5%
Sex Ratio 112 males per 100 females
Average household size 6.5 persons
District with highest population count Kairuku Hiri; 121,586
CENTRAL PROVINCE
POPULATION BY DISTRICTS AND LLGs2000 and 2011 CENSUS
2000 CENSUS 2011 CENSUS % of Average
03 House-
Persons Males Females
House-
Persons Males Females
Province
Total
House
Hold Size
holds holds
03 CENTRAL PROVINCE 32,254 183,983 96,062 87,921 41,309 269,756 142,231 127,525 100.0 6.5
01 ABAU 6,534 38,378 19,819 18,559 7,925 55,569 29,321 26,248 20.6 7.0
01 Amazon Bay Rural 1,383 8,099 4,204 3,895 1,496 11,352 6,017 5,335 4.2 7.6
02 Aroma Rural 3,476 20,677 10,507 10,170 4,278 28,639 14,892 13,747 10.6 6.7
03 Cloudy Bay Rural 1,675 9,602 5,108 4,494 2,151 15,578 8,412 7,166 5.8 7.2
02 GOILALA 5,700 27,345 14,187 13,158 6,138 36,092 19,221 16,871 13.4 5.9
04 Guari Rural 1,147 5,429 2,853 2,576 1,066 5,602 2,969 2,633 2.1 5.3
05 Tapini Rural 1,682 7,313 3,789 3,524 1,693 9,233 4,986 4,247 3.4 5.5
06 Woitape Rural 2,871 14,603 7,545 7,058 3,379 21,257 11,266 9,991 7.9 6.3
03 KAIRUKU HIRI 12,464 78,784 41,552 37,232 18,147 121,586 64,150 57,436 45.1 6.7
07 Hiri Rural 3,589 28,352 15,112 13,240 5,520 47,094 24,960 22,134 17.5 8.5
08 Kairuku Rural 3,660 19,692 10,367 9,325 4,890 29,485 15,627 13,858 10.9 6.0
09 Koiari Rural 1,834 10,336 5,517 4,819 2,975 15,922 8,439 7,483 5.9 5.4
10 Mekeo Kuni Rural 3,381 20,404 10,556 9,848 4,762 29,085 15,124 13,961 10.8 6.1
04 RIGO 7,556 39,476 20,504 18,972 9,099 56,509 29,539 26,970 20.9 6.2
11 Rigo Central Rural 2,171 11,251 5,868 5,383 2,521 15,422 8,174 7,248 5.7 6.1
12 Rigo Coastal Rural 2,656 15,673 8,068 7,605 3,574 25,966 13,502 12,464 9.6 7.3
13 Rigo Inland Rural 2,729 12,552 6,568 5,984 3,004 15,121 7,863 7,258 5.6 5.0
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NATIONAL CAPITAL DISTRICT
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 364,125
Proportion of PNGs total population 5.0%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 3.3%
Sex Ratio 115 males per 100 females
Average household size 7.7 persons
Ward with highest population count Tokarara/ Hohola; 52,163
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MILNE BAY PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 276,512
Proportion of PNGs total population 3.8%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 2.5%
Sex Ratio 108 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.0 persons
District with highest population count Alotau; 99,539
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NORTHERN PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 186,309
Proportion of PNGs total population 2.6%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 3.1%
Sex Ratio 109 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.5 persons
District with highest population count Ijivitari; 99,762
NORTHERN PROVINCE
POPULATION BY DISTRICTS AND LLGs - 2000 and 2011 CENSUS
2000 CENSUS % of 2011 CENSUS Average
06 House
Persons Males Females
House
Persons Males Females
Province
Total
House
Hold Size
holds holds
06 NORTHERN PROVINCE 22,566 133,065 69,857 63,208 34,117 186,309 97,188 89,121 100.0 5.5
01 IJIVITARI 11,438 67,975 35,660 32,315 19,704 99,762 52,211 47,551 53.5 5.1
01 Oro Bay Rural 3,395 19,944 10,539 9,405 5,326 30,060 15,932 14,128 16.1 5.6
02 Cape Nelson Rural 1,711 12,066 6,177 5,889 3,096 18,281 9,506 8,775 9.8 5.9
03 Afore Rural 2,514 13,834 7,168 6,666 5,275 18,535 9,638 8,897 9.9 3.5
04 Popondetta Urban 3,224 19,866 10,594 9,272 4,932 29,454 15,316 14,138 15.8 6.0
09 Safia Rural 594 2,265 1,182 1,083 1,075 3,432 1,819 1,613 1.8 3.2
02 SOHE 11,128 65,090 34,197 30,893 14,413 86,547 44,977 41,570 46.5 6.0
05 Kokoda Rural 2,620 15,730 8,205 7,525 3,549 20,925 10,881 10,044 11.2 5.9
06 Higaturu Rural 5,981 35,200 18,718 16,482 8,004 48,702 25,325 23,377 26.1 6.1
07 Tamata Rural 2,049 11,742 6,033 5,709 2,341 14,175 7,371 6,804 7.6 6.1
08 Kira Rural 478 2,418 1,241 1,177 519 2,745 1,400 1,345 1.5 5.3
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SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 510,245
Proportion of PNGs total population 7.0%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 3.2%
Sex Ratio 107 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.8 persons
District with highest population count Nipa/ Kutubu; 147,005
07 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS 63,222 360,318 183,558 176,760 88,041 510,245 263,523 246,722 100.0 5.8
01 IALIBU/PANGIA 9,852 50,799 25,950 24,849 12,821 63,478 32,913 30,565 12.4 5.0
01 East Pangia Rural 2,555 13,677 6,955 6,722 3,001 15,580 7,946 7,634 3.1 5.2
02 Ialibu Urban 944 5,479 2,774 2,705 1,439 6,914 3,388 3,526 1.4 4.8
03 Kewabi Rural 2,945 13,348 6,801 6,547 3,378 14,300 7,436 6,864 2.8 4.2
04 Wiru Rural 3,408 18,295 9,420 8,875 5,003 26,684 14,143 12,541 5.2 5.3
02 IMBONGGU 10,866 60,086 30,984 29,102 14,913 80,994 41,250 39,744 15.9 5.4
05 Ialibu Basin Rural 3,072 15,443 7,668 7,775 4,583 23,014 11,710 11,304 4.5 5.0
06 Imbonggu Rural 4,305 25,654 13,583 12,071 4,914 25,156 12,800 12,356 4.9 5.1
07 Lower Mendi Rural 3,489 18,989 9,733 9,256 5,416 32,824 16,740 16,084 6.4 6.1
03 KAGUA/ERAVE 11,032 54,515 27,767 26,748 14,389 74,139 39,069 35,070 14.5 5.2
08 Erave Rural 2,258 11,575 5,807 5,768 2,973 15,952 8,295 7,657 3.1 5.4
09 Kagua Rural 3,803 18,743 9,511 9,232 5,366 27,338 14,216 13,122 5.4 5.1
10 Kuare Rural 1,419 7,451 3,911 3,540 2,194 10,075 5,340 4,735 2.0 4.6
32 Aiya Rural 3,552 16,746 8,538 8,208 3,856 20,774 11,218 9,556 4.1 5.4
06 MENDI/MUNIHU 15,356 96,413 49,002 47,411 23,236 144,629 74,865 69,764 28.3 6.2
18 Karints Rural 3,344 20,169 10,300 9,869 5,954 34,194 17,439 16,755 6.7 5.7
19 Lai Valley Rural 4,786 32,069 16,194 15,875 8,841 55,096 28,650 26,446 10.8 6.2
20 Mendi Urban 2,922 17,128 8,743 8,385 3,662 21,135 10,990 10,145 4.1 5.8
21 Upper Mendi Rural 4,304 27,047 13,765 13,282 4,779 34,204 17,786 16,418 6.7 7.2
07 NIPA/KUTUBU 16,116 98,505 49,855 48,650 22,682 147,005 75,426 71,579 28.8 6.5
16 Lake Kutubu Rural 1,806 10,885 5,450 5,435 2,464 16,070 8,196 7,874 3.1 6.5
17 Mt. Bosavi Rural 1,307 6,650 3,458 3,192 1,307 15,136 8,173 6,963 3.0 11.6
18 Nembi Plateu Rural 3,135 16,333 8,081 8,252 5,075 25,216 12,860 12,356 4.9 5.0
19 Nipa Rural 5,932 42,638 21,539 21,099 5,966 48,573 24,772 23,801 9.5 8.1
20 Poroma Rural 3,936 21,999 11,327 10,672 7,870 42,010 21,425 20,585 8.2 5.3
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HELA PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 249,449
Proportion of PNGs total population 3.4%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 2.7%
Sex Ratio 107 males per 100 females
Average household size 3.8 persons
District with highest population count Komo/Magarima, 96,153
HELA PROVINCE
POPULATION BY DISTRICTS AND LLGs - 2000 and 2011 CENSUS
2000 CENSUS 2011 CENSUS % of Average
NEW PROVINCE Province House
House- House-
21 holds
Persons Males Females
holds
Persons Males Females Total Hold Size
21 HELA 33,239 185,947 94,773 91,174 65,271 249,449 128,895 120,554 100.0 3.8
04 KOMO/MAGARIMA 11,985 64,162 32,628 31,534 26,811 96,153 49,440 46,713 38.5 3.6
11 Hulia Rural 3,158 15,125 7,493 7,632 7,996 41,642 21,654 19,988 16.7 5.2
12 Komo Rural 2,623 15,815 8,284 7,531 5,652 18,907 9,832 9,075 7.6 3.3
13 Lower Wage Rural 2,704 15,205 7,671 7,534 7,291 20,654 10,408 10,246 8.3 2.8
31 Upper Wage Rural 3,500 18,017 9,180 8,837 5,872 14,950 7,546 7,404 6.0 2.5
05 KOROBA/KOPIAGO 12,227 69,575 35,855 33,720 22,616 73,855 38,478 35,377 29.6 3.3
14 Awi/Pori Rural 2,833 17,873 9,288 8,585 6,012 21,198 11,023 10,175 8.5 3.5
15 Lake Kopiago Rural 2,264 14,533 7,751 6,782 5,020 18,088 9,406 8,682 7.3 3.6
16 North Koroba Rural 3,806 16,447 8,304 8,143 4,995 13,631 6,952 6,679 5.5 2.7
17 South Koroba Rural 3,324 20,722 10,512 10,210 6,589 20,938 11,097 9,841 8.4 3.2
08 TARI/PORI 9,027 52,210 26,290 25,920 15,844 79,441 40,977 38,464 31.8 5.0
27 Hayapuga Rural 3,369 17,222 8,679 8,543 4,969 18,047 9,384 8,663 7.2 3.6
28 Tagali Rural 2,061 12,967 6,648 6,319 3,170 10,672 5,443 5,229 4.3 3.4
29 Tari Urban 1,514 8,824 4,320 4,504 4,857 39,279 20,425 18,854 15.7 8.1
30 Tebi Rural 2,083 13,197 6,643 6,554 2,848 11,443 5,725 5,718 4.6 4.0
Note: 2000 Census figures for Hela were extracted from SHP
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ENGA PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 432,045
Proportion of PNGs total population 5.9%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 3.5%
Sex Ratio 118 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.7 persons
District with highest population count Lagaip/Pogera, 158,837
ENGA PROVINCE
POPULATION BY DISTRICTS AND LLGs - 2000 and 2011 CENSUS
2000 CENSUS 2011 CENSUS % of Average
Province House
08 House-
Persons Males Females
House-
Persons Males Females Total Hold
holds holds Size
08 ENGA PROVINCE 53,022 295,031 153,146 141,885 76,421 432,045 224,663 207,382 100.0 5.7
01 KANDEP 8,459 47,400 24,203 23,197 12,177 73,102 38,013 35,089 16.9 6.0
01 Kandep Rural 4,131 22,066 11,306 10,760 6,948 42,438 22,068 20,370 9.8 6.1
02 Wage Rural 4,328 25,334 12,897 12,437 5,229 30,664 15,945 14,719 7.1 5.9
02 KOMPIAM 8,569 44,332 23,328 21,004 10,465 54,624 28,404 26,220 12.6 5.2
03 Ambum Rural 3,290 15,758 8,249 7,509 3,918 21,022 10,931 10,091 4.9 5.4
04 Kompiam Rural 4,087 22,065 11,465 10,600 5,473 27,505 14,303 13,202 6.4 5.0
05 Wapi-Yengis Rural 1,192 6,509 3,614 2,895 1,074 6,097 3,170 2,927 1.4 5.7
03 LAGAIP/POGERA 15,847 91,002 47,909 43,093 26,238 158,873 82,614 76,259 36.8 6.1
06 Lagaip Rural 4,745 24,646 12,648 11,998 7,340 44,650 23,218 21,432 10.3 6.1
07 Maip Muritaka Rural 2,584 15,914 8,164 7,750 3,900 18,623 9,684 8,939 4.3 4.8
08 Paiela/Hewa Rural 1,612 11,084 6,108 4,976 2,712 20,508 10,664 9,844 4.7 7.6
09 Pogera Rural 3,418 22,809 12,496 10,313 6,890 45,111 23,458 21,653 10.4 6.5
15 Pilikambi Rural 3,488 16,549 8,493 8,056 5,396 29,981 15,590 14,391 6.9 5.6
04 WABAG 10,406 58,750 30,256 28,494 12,736 73,649 38,297 35,352 17.0 5.8
10 Wabag Urban 758 4,208 2,281 1,927 908 5,041 2,621 2,420 1.2 5.6
11 Wabag Rural 8,384 47,692 24,370 23,322 10,334 54,431 28,304 26,127 12.6 5.3
12 Maramuni Rural 1,264 6,850 3,605 3,245 1,494 14,177 7,372 6,805 3.3 9.5
05 WAPENAMANDA 9,741 53,547 27,450 26,097 14,805 71,797 37,335 34,462 16.6 4.8
13 Wapenamanda Rural 6,492 37,943 19,288 18,655 10,721 50,334 26,174 24,160 11.7 4.7
14 Tsak Rural 3,249 15,604 8,162 7,442 4,084 21,463 11,161 10,302 5.0 5.3
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WESTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 362,850
Proportion of PNGs total population 5.0%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 3.2%
Sex Ratio 103 males per 100 females
Average household size 4.3 persons
District with highest population count Mt Hagen; 123,299
09 WESTERN HIGHLANDS 54,343 254,227 129,426 124,801 85,101 362,850 183,791 179,059 100.0 4.3
02 DEI 7,312 49,767 25,338 24,429 22,923 81,016 41,318 39,698 22.3 3.5
03 Dei Rural 4,482 37,579 19,133 18,446 14,051 61,175 31,199 29,976 16.9 4.4
14 Kotna Rural 2,830 12,188 6,205 5,983 8,872 19,841 10,119 9,722 5.5 2.2
03 Mt. HAGEN 19,257 86,951 44,733 42,218 25,822 123,299 62,787 60,512 34.0 4.8
04 Mt. Hagen Rural 13,874 59,074 29,759 29,315 20,141 90,469 45,387 45,082 24.9 4.5
05 Mt. Hagen Urban 5,383 27,877 14,974 12,903 5,681 32,830 17,400 15,430 9.0 5.8
05 MUL/BAIYER 13,815 56,686 28,852 27,834 19,387 83,036 41,886 41,150 22.9 4.3
08 Mul Rural 7,047 30,391 15,379 15,012 8,330 37,543 19,147 18,396 10.3 4.5
09 Baiyer Rural 5,166 20,319 10,293 10,026 7,655 32,040 16,037 16,003 8.8 4.2
10 Lumusa Rural 1,602 5,976 3,180 2,796 3,402 13,453 6,702 6,751 3.7 4.0
07 TAMBUL/NEBILYER 13,959 60,823 30,503 30,320 16,969 75,499 37,800 37,699 20.8 4.4
12 Mt. Giluwe Rural 7,388 31,617 15,703 15,914 9,164 40,578 20,391 20,187 11.2 4.4
13 Nebilyer Rural 6,571 29,206 14,800 14,406 7,805 34,921 17,409 17,512 9.6 4.5
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JIWAKA PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 343,987
Proportion of PNGs total population 4.7%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 5.6%
Sex Ratio 108 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.3 persons
District with highest population count Anglimp/South Waghi; 194,109
JIWAKA PROVINCE
POPULATION BY DISTRICTS AND LLGs - 2000 and 2011 CENSUS
2000 CENSUS 2011 CENSUS % of Average
NEW PROVINCE Province House
House Fe- House
22 holds
Persons Males
males holds
Persons Males Females Total Hold Size
22 JIWAKA 41,764 185,798 95,271 90,527 65,155 343,987 178,418 165,569 100.0 5.3
01 ANGLIMP/SOUTH WAGHI 21,814 96,570 49,447 47,123 35,086 194,109 101,002 93,107 56.4 5.5
01 Anglimp Rural 8,709 42,734 22,176 20,558 16,057 100,301 53,160 47,141 29.2 6.2
02 South Waghi Rural 13,105 53,836 27,271 26,565 19,029 93,808 47,842 45,966 27.3 4.9
04 JIMI 8,036 37,385 19,555 17,830 14,177 71,379 37,381 33,998 20.8 5.0
06 Jimi Rural 4,985 22,825 11,821 11,004 8,495 44,974 23,386 21,588 13.1 5.3
07 Kol Rural 3,051 14,560 7,734 6,826 5,682 26,405 13,995 12,410 7.7 4.6
06 NORTH WAGHI 11,914 51,843 26,269 25,574 15,892 78,499 40,035 38,464 22.8 4.9
11 North Waghi Rural 9,398 40,909 20,751 20,158 9,375 46,401 23,665 22,736 13.5 4.9
15 Nondugl Rural 2,516 10,934 5,518 5,416 6,517 32,098 16,370 15,728 9.3 4.9
Note: 2000 Census figures for Jiwaka were extracted from WHP
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CHIMBU PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 376,473
Proportion of PNGs total population 5.2%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 3.4%
Sex Ratio 110 males per 100 females
Average household size 4.9 persons
District with highest population count Kerowagi; 93,107
CHIMBU PROVINCE
POPULATION BY DISTRICTS AND LLGs - 2000 and 2011 CENSUS
2000 CENSUS 2011 CENSUS % of Average
10 House
holds
Persons Male Female
House
holds
Persons Male Female
Province House
Total Hold Size
10 CHIMBU 58,384 259,703 134,928 124,775 76,198 376,473 197,307 179,166 100.0 4.9
01 CHUAVE 9,946 36,074 18,506 17,568 10,461 39,021 20,151 18,870 10.4 3.7
01 Chuave Rural 3,230 11,983 6,115 5,868 3,529 13,592 6,932 6,660 3.6 3.9
02 Elimbari Rural 3,438 12,828 6,599 6,229 3,359 12,906 6,582 6,324 3.4 3.8
03 Siane Rural 3, 278 11,263 5,792 5,471 3,573 12,523 6,637 5,886 3.3 3.5
02 GUMINE 8,876 35,976 18,655 17,321 12,728 56,860 30,136 26,724 15.1 4.5
04 Bomai/Gumai Rural 2,342 7,452 3,861 3,591 3,054 12,457 6,602 5,855 3.3 4.1
05 Gumine Rural 3,830 15,019 7,758 7,261 4,890 21,954 11,636 10,318 5.8 4.5
06 Mt. Digine Rural 2,704 13,505 7,036 6,469 4,784 22,449 11,898 10,551 6.0 4.7
03 KARIMUI/NOMANE 6,865 36,334 18,868 17,466 10,276 52,159 27,359 24,800 13.9 5.1
07 Karimui Rural 2,766 16,864 8,787 8,077 4,245 23,596 12,506 11,090 6.3 5.6
08 Nomane Rural 1,477 6,707 3,495 3,212 1,873 7,859 4,087 3,772 2.1 4.2
09 Salt Rural 2,622 12,763 6,586 6,177 4,158 20,704 10,766 9,938 5.5 5.0
04 KEROWAGI 10,622 54,850 28,609 26,241 16,616 93,107 48,728 44,379 24.7 5.6
10 Gena/Waugla Rural 3,381 15,800 8,187 7,613 6,050 36,242 18,846 17,396 9.6 6.0
11 Upper/Lower Koronigl 4,354 22,488 11,736 10,751 4,893 25,667 13,347 12,320 6.8 5.2
20 Kerowagi Urban 760 4,130 2,197 1,934 854 4,714 2,498 2,216 1.3 5.5
12 Kup Rural 2,127 12,432 6,489 5,943 4,819 26,484 14,037 12,447 7.0 5.5
05 KUNDIAWA/GEMBOGL 12,643 58,454 30,619 27,835 14,327 78,521 41,394 37,127 20.9 5.5
13 Kundiawa Urban 1,627 8,087 4,232 3,855 1,881 10,833 5,958 4,875 2.9 5.8
14 Mitnande Rural 3,388 15,122 7,994 7,128 4,018 23,860 12,646 11,214 6.3 5.9
15 Niglkande Rural 2,763 12,169 6,382 5,787 2,954 16,397 8,526 7,871 4.4 5.6
16 Waiye Rural 4,865 23,076 12,011 11,065 5,474 27,431 14,264 13,167 7.3 5.0
06 SINA SINA /YONGGOMUGL 9,432 38,015 19,671 18,344 11,790 56,805 29,539 27,266 15.1 4.8
17 Tabare Rural 2,289 10,592 5,497 5,095 3,211 13,717 7,133 6,584 3.6 4.3
18 Suai Rural 3,747 13,505 6,970 6,535 4,580 24,358 12,666 11,692 6.5 5.3
19 Yonggomugl Rural 3,396 13,918 7,204 6,714 3,999 18,730 9,740 8,990 5.0 4.7
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EASTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 579,825
Proportion of PNGs total population 8.0%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 2.6%
Sex Ratio 108 males per 100 females
Average household size 4.2 persons
District with highest population count Kainantu; 126,248
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MOROBE PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 674,810
Proportion of PNGs total population 9.3%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 2.0%
Sex Ratio 108 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.2 persons
District with highest population count Lae; 148,934
MOROBE PROVINCE
POPULATION BY DISTRICTS AND LLGs - 2000 and 2011 CENSUS
2000 CENSUS 2011 CENSUS % of Average
12 House
holds
Persons Male Female
House
holds
Persons Male Female
Province House
Total Hold Size
12 MOROBE PROVINCE 102,607 539,404 280,710 258,694 130,109 674,810 350,902 323,908 100.0 5.2
01 BULOLO 14,571 77,232 41,148 36,084 20,865 101,568 52,816 48,752 15.1 4.9
01 Mumeng Rural 2,583 12,821 7,042 5,779 4,128 23,656 12,301 11,355 3.5 5.7
02 Waria Rural 1,871 9,465 4,796 4,669 2,239 11,381 5,918 5,463 1.7 5.1
03 Watut Rural 2,282 13,411 7,128 6,283 3,603 17,480 9,090 8,390 2.6 4.9
04 Wau/Bulolo Urban 2,509 13,037 7,075 5,962 2,147 10,598 5,511 5,087 1.6 4.9
05 Wau Rural 3,192 17,824 9,664 8,160 6,759 29,253 15,212 14,041 4.3 4.3
29 Buang Rural 2,134 10,674 5,443 5,231 1,989 9,200 4,784 4,416 1.4 4.6
02 FINSCHAFEN 9,404 45,287 22,582 22,705 11,754 54,672 28,430 26,242 8.1 4.7
06 Hube Rural 1,043 6,837 3,349 3,488 2,820 12,081 6,282 5,799 1.8 4.3
07 Kotte Rural 1,753 8,602 4,391 4,211 2,344 9,942 5,170 4,772 1.5 4.2
08 Yabim Mape Rural 2,681 14,137 1,002 6,882 3,037 16,315 8,484 7,831 2.4 5.4
32 Burum Kwat Rural 3,621 14,487 6,920 7,567 3,057 13,429 6,983 6,446 2.0 4.4
33 Finschafen Urban 306 1,224 6,920 557 496 2,905 1,511 1,394 0.4 5.9
03 HUON GULF 11,535 59,523 31,595 27,982 16,075 77,564 40,333 37,231 11.5 4.8
09 Morobe Rural 2,054 11,170 5,753 5,417 2,406 13,739 7,144 6,595 2.0 5.7
10 Salamaua Rural 1,927 10,400 5,449 4,951 2,296 11,906 6,191 5,715 1.8 5.2
11 Wampar Rural 7,554 37,953 20,393 17,560 11,373 51,919 26,998 24,921 7.7 4.6
04 KABWUM 8,327 41,883 20,062 21,821 9,242 43,472 22,605 20,867 6.4 4.7
12 Deyamos Rural 2,668 12,369 5,875 6,494 2,830 13,133 6,829 6,304 1.9 4.6
14 Yus Rural 1,506 9,360 4,401 4,959 2,185 10,937 5,687 5,250 1.6 5.0
31 Komba Rural 1,746 9,360 4,497 4,863 2,167 9,682 5,035 4,647 1.4 4.5
35 Selepet Rural 2,407 10,794 5,289 5,505 2,060 9,720 5,054 4,666 1.4 4.7
05 LAE 20,716 119,178 65,136 54,042 21,901 148,934 77,446 71,488 22.1 6.8
15 Ahi Rural 7,391 40,486 22,044 18,442 9,523 60,326 31,370 28,956 8.9 6.3
16 Lae Urban 13,325 78,692 43,092 35,600 12,378 88,608 46,076 42,532 13.1 7.2
06 MARKHAM 9,464 49,369 25,330 24,039 13,352 62,495 32,497 29,998 9.3 4.7
17 Onga/Waffa Rural 1,478 8,332 4,355 3,977 2,074 10,304 5,358 4,946 1.5 5.0
18 Umi/Atzera Rural 5,193 27,638 14,149 13,489 7,932 36,600 19,032 17,568 5.4 4.6
19 Wantoat/Leron Rural 2,793 13,399 6,826 6,573 3,346 15,591 8,107 7,484 2.3 4.7
07 MENYAMYA 14,009 68,546 34,906 33,640 17,163 87,209 45,349 41,860 12.9 5.1
21 Kome Rural 4,836 22,548 11,353 11,195 6,172 31,043 16,142 14,901 4.6 5.0
22 Wapi Rural 3,264 15,104 7,743 7,361 3,449 16,730 8,700 8,030 2.5 4.9
30 Kapao Rural 2,887 15,382 7,874 7,508 3,980 19,425 10,101 9,324 2.9 4.9
34 Nanima Kariba Rural 3,022 15,512 7,936 7,576 3,562 20,011 10,406 9,605 3.0 5.6
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MOROBE PROVINCE
POPULATION BY DISTRICTS AND LLGs - 2000 and 2011 CENSUS
2000 CENSUS 2011 CENSUS % of Average
Province House
12 House-
Persons Males Females
House-
Persons Males Females Total Hold
holds holds
08 NAWAE 6,728 35,059 17,941 17,118 9,030 44,556 23,169 21,387 6.6 4.9
23 Labuta Rural 1,861 10,557 5,444 5,113 2,825 13,904 7,230 6,674 2.1 4.9
24 Nabak Rural 1,652 7,890 3,921 3,969 1,903 9,865 5,130 4,735 1.5 5.2
25 Wain-Erap Rural 3,215 16,612 8,576 8,036 4,302 20,787 10,809 9,978 3.1 4.8
09 TEWAE/SIASSI 7,853 43,327 22,010 21,317 10,727 54,340 28,257 26,083 8.1 5.1
26 Sialum Rural 3,384 18,787 9,514 9,273 4,509 22,840 11,877 10,963 3.4 5.1
27 Siassi Rural 2,535 13,887 7,075 6,812 3,462 17,660 9,183 8,477 2.6 5.1
28 Wasu Rural 1,934 10,653 5,421 5,232 2,756 13,840 7,197 6,643 2.1 5.0
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MADANG PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 493,906
Proportion of PNGs total population 6.8%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 2.7%
Sex Ratio 109 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.7 persons
District with highest population count Madang; 110,978
MADANG PROVINCE
POPULATION BY DISTRICTS AND LLGs - 2000 and 2011 CENSUS
2000 CENSUS 2011 CENSUS Average
% of Prov-
13 House
holds
Persons Male Female
House
holds
Persons Male Female ince Total
House
Hold Size
13 MADANG PROVINCE 64,294 365,106 190,322 174,784 86,140 493,906 257,581 236,325 100.0 5.7
01 BOGIA 10,299 57,104 29,541 27,563 13,770 75,067 39,035 36,032 15.2 5.5
01 Almami Rural 3,134 17,949 9,451 8,498 4,344 23,605 12,275 11,330 4.8 5.4
02 Iabu Rural 1,436 7,880 3,946 3,934 1,916 9,895 5,145 4,750 2.0 5.2
03 Yawar Rural 5,729 31,275 16,144 15,131 7,510 41,567 21,615 19,952 8.4 5.5
02 MADANG 14,562 86,693 46,056 40,637 18,996 110,978 57,709 53,269 22.5 5.8
04 Ambenob Rural 7,137 42,866 22,674 20,192 9,907 54,038 28,100 25,938 10.9 5.5
05 Madang Urban 4,756 28,547 15,288 13,259 5,534 35,971 18,705 17,266 7.3 6.5
06 Transgogol Rural 2,669 15,280 8,094 7,186 3,555 20,969 10,904 10,065 4.2 5.9
03 MIDDLE RAMU 9,694 57,879 29,297 28,582 13,334 78,892 40,515 38,377 16.0 5.9
07 Arabaka Rural 3,258 18,957 9,672 9,285 4,792 29,544 15,363 14,181 6.0 6.2
08 Josephstaal Rural 2,699 15,164 7,685 7,479 3,470 19,315 9,851 9,464 3.9 5.6
09 Simbai Rural 2,379 15,397 7,571 7,826 3,082 18,595 9,353 9,242 3.8 6.0
17 Kovon Rural 1,358 8,361 4,369 3,992 1,990 11,438 5,948 5,490 2.3 5.7
04 RAI COAST 9,970 56,299 28,854 27,445 14,138 83,218 42,877 40,341 16.8 5.9
10 Astrolabe Bay Rural 2,339 14,206 7,411 6,795 3,015 19,417 10,291 9,126 3.9 6.4
11 Naho Rawa Rural 1,664 10,021 5,042 4,979 2,756 14,027 7,294 6,733 2.8 5.1
12 Rai Coast Rural 4,781 25,915 13,330 12,585 6,743 40,353 20,580 19,773 8.2 6.0
18 Nayudo Rural 1,186 6,157 3,071 3,086 1,624 9,421 4,712 4,709 1.9 5.8
05 SUMKAR 12,105 67,052 35,365 31,687 15,530 84,944 45,021 39,923 17.2 5.5
13 Karkar Rural 7,553 40,394 21,223 19,171 9,298 49,454 26,211 23,243 10.0 5.3
14 Sumgilbar Rural 4,552 26,658 14,142 12,516 6,232 35,490 18,810 16,680 7.2 5.7
06 USINO BUNDI 7,664 40,079 21,209 18,870 10,372 60,807 32,424 28,383 12.3 5.9
15 Bundi Rural 1,636 8,335 4,549 3,786 2,345 14,681 8,221 6,460 3.0 6.3
16 Usino Rural 4,783 24,907 13,135 11,772 6,130 35,286 18,349 16,937 7.1 5.8
19 Gama Rural 1,245 6,837 3,525 3,312 1,897 10,840 5,854 4,986 2.2 5.7
MADANG PROVINCE
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EAST SEPIK PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 450,530
Proportion PNGs total population 6.2%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 2.5%
Sex Ratio 101 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.2 persons
District with highest population count Angoram; 98,135
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WEST SEPIK PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 248,411
Proportion of PNGs total population 3.4%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 2.6%
Sex Ratio 106 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.5 persons
District with highest population count Aitape/Lumi; 72,319
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MANUS PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 60,485
Proportion of PNGs total population 0.8%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 3.0%
Sex Ratio 106 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.8 persons
LLG with highest population count Lorengau Urban; 8,882
MANUS PROVINCE
POPULATION BY DISTRICTS AND LLGs - 2000 and 2011 CENSUS
2000 CENSUS 2011 CENSUS Average
% of
House
16 House
Persons Male Female
House
Persons Male Female
Province
Total
Hold
holds holds Size
16 MANUS 8,812 43,387 22,401 20,986 10,360 60,485 31,161 29,324 100 5.8
01 MANUS 8,812 43,387 22,401 20,986 10,360 60,485 31,161 29,324 100 5.8
01 Aua Wuvulu Rural 269 1,243 637 606 321 1,459 759 700 2.4 4.5
02 Nigoherm Rural 247 1,130 580 550 268 1,930 1,004 926 3.2 7.2
03 Bisikani/Soparibeu Rural 849 4,088 2,144 1,944 1,238 6,388 3,322 3,066 10.6 5.2
04 Pomutu/Kurti/Andra Rural 1,030 5,126 2,606 2,520 1,151 7,377 3,836 3,541 12.2 6.4
05 Lelemadih/Bupichupeu Rural 1,284 6,314 3,264 3,050 1,477 8,619 4,396 4,223 14.2 5.8
06 Lorengau Urban 1,161 5,874 2,970 2,904 1,268 8,882 4,530 4,352 14.7 7.0
07 Los Negros Rural 584 3,208 1,716 1,492 755 3,494 1,817 1,677 5.8 4.6
08 Nali Sopat/Penabu Rural 755 3,531 1,810 1,721 836 5,154 2,629 2,525 8.5 6.2
09 Tetidu Rural 480 2,231 1,131 1,100 591 3,149 1,606 1,543 5.2 5.3
10 Pobuma Rural 986 4,661 2,475 2,186 1,119 6,077 3,160 2,917 10.0 5.4
11 Balopa Rural 540 2,620 1,316 1,304 590 3,516 1,793 1,723 5.8 6.0
12 Rapatona Rural 627 3,361 1,752 1,609 746 4,440 2,309 2,131 7.3 6.0
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NEW IRELAND PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 194,067
Proportion of PNGs total population 2.7%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 4.5%
Sex Ratio 112 males per 100 females
Average household size 6.5 persons
District with highest population count Namatanai; 110,905
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EAST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 328,369
Proportion ofPNGs total population 4.5%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 3.6%
Sex Ratio 106 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.6 persons
District with highest population count Gazelle; 129,317
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WEST NEW BRITAIN PROVINCE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 264,264
Proportion of PNGs total population 3.6%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 3.3%
Sex Ratio 111 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.2 persons
District with highest population count Talasea; 189,999
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AUTONOMOUS REGION OF BOUGAINVILLE
POPULATION IN BRIEF
Total population 249,358
Proportion of PNGs total population 3.4%
Annual growth rate since 2000 census 3.2%
Sex Ratio 105 males per 100 females
Average household size 5.2 persons
District with highest population count North Bougainville; 109,023
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CENSUS
PRODUCTS
Preliminary The first census product that provided a snap shot on the popu-
Census figures lation count based on the manual count. The booklet contains
Booklet population count for province, District and LLGs
(Released in April 2012)
Final Census figures This is refined version of the above. This product confirms the
Booklet and Brochure l population count after all data entry and verification process has
been completed (Released in November 2013)
Ward Population Count Booklet This product will be produced for all 22 provinces .The product
will contain population count distributed by sex for all pro-
claimed wards for all LLGs in each districts and provinces. Use-
ful information product for the ward planning requirements
(To be release in 2014)
Census Unit Register (CU) This product will be produced for all 22 provinces. The product
will contain population count distributed by sex for all Census
Units in each proclaimed wards for all LLGs in each districts and
provinces. This information is the basis for updating census
frame for future census and household surveys.
(To be release in 2014)
National and Provincial Reports The set of basic tables on key variables as listed in will be pro-
duced at the national and provincial level. Detailed analysis will
be carried out on key variables from the basic tables and sum-
mary finding is produced in the report form of National Report
and 22 Provincial Reports. (To be release in 2014)
Community Profile System (CPS) Community Profile System (CPS) was first produced in 2000
census and proved useful with users who had access to comput-
er. CPS contains all relevant population and household indica-
tors produced for each census unit within each ward in every in
LLG in the country.
(To be release in 2014)
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Introduction:
National Population and Housing Census is an important national event of Papua New Guinea. It is without doubt one of the
major sources of basic socio-economic and demographic data for development planning and policy formulation requirements of
the Government. In April 2010, the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG), through the National Executive Council (NEC)
endorsed the conduct of 2011 Census as an important national event and providing full funding with directives to all appropriate
Ministries and Departments to support National Statistical Office (NSO) to coordinate and conduct the census. The 2011 Census
was initially scheduled to be conducted in July 2010, however due to the delay in meeting the targets on certain critical prepara-
tory activities such as census unit and household listings, logistics, design and printing of census questionnaire amongst others,
the date of enumeration was deferred by 12 months to 10 July 2011.
Census coordination:
Census coordinating committees were set up at both the national and provincial levels to provide overall leadership towards the
coordination of census project. At the national level, the Inter-Departmental Census Coordination (IDCC) committee and its
technical working committees on publicity, user advisory, logistics, security and finance were established to provide assistance to
NSO. Provincial Census Coordinators were appointed for each province and Provincial Census Steering Committees were set up to
deliver the census in their respective provinces.
Census questionnaire
The 2011 Census questionnaire had in total 33 questions. Questions from the 2000 census were retained to make comparisons
and trend analysis on the demographic and social characteristics of the population. Additional questions on deaths in the house-
hold and type of housing materials were included. The questionnaire was extensively tested and evaluated in consultation with
the User Advisory Committee (UAC) before being printed for the main enumeration.
Enumeration
10th July 2011 was declared as the official census night with the enumeration in most parts of the country done from the
11th -17th July. All persons were enumerated where they slept on the census night. Over 40,000 field officers comprising of
interviewers and supervisors were engaged nationwide for the enumeration or the field work. Given the prevailing geographical
nature of the country coupled with logistical and transport difficulties, enumerations were extended in some parts of the country.
Funding
The conduct of 2011 census was fully funded by the GoPNG. Additional technical assistance on census management, equipment
and the advisory support was sought from AusAID, United Nation Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) and South Pacific
Commission (SPC)
Data limitations
The figures provided in this booklet are final. Nonetheless, the users are advised to be mindful that inevitably some persons are
missed or are counted more than once. This dilemma is not unusual and happens in every census worldwide and PNG is no
exception. Any issues on data limitations and census coverage in general will be expedited through detailed analytical reports
that will be produced and disseminated progressively in 2014.
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ISBN : 978-9980-87-555-6
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2011 National Population and Housing Census of Papua New Guinea - Final Figures