Stat of the week: In 2021, the female youth literacy rate in Vanuatu is 97.2%
In 2021, the female youth literacy rate in Vanuatu is 97.2% (96.6% for males).
Literacy rate measures the percentage of people aged 15 to 24 years who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement on their everyday life. Exlore more…
Stat of the week: In 2022, inflation in Samoa reached 11%
In 2022, inflation in Samoa reached 11%, up from 3.1% in 2021. High inflation erodes purchasing power.
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Stat of the week: 6% of people in Kiribati were living below 50% of median income in 2019
6% of people in Kiribati were living below 50 percent of median income in 2019.
This indicator is a measure of relative income poverty at the national level. It measures how far individuals are from the median standard of living, approximating a measure…
Stat of the week: In French Polynesia, the prevalence of undernourishment is 4% in 2020
In French Polynesia, the prevalence of undernourishment is 4% in 2020.
Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a…
Stat of the week: In Wallis and Futuna, 100% of births are registered within 12 months
In Wallis and Futuna, 100% of births are registered within 12 months.
Reliably estimating completeness of birth and death registration is central to achieving targets in the Sustainable Development Goals aiming for universal birth registration and …
Stat of the week: The median duration of breastfeeding for children born in the last three years was 20.9 months in Samoa
In 2014, the median duration of breastfeeding for children born in the last three years was 20.9 months in Samoa.
This week is the World Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. However,…
Stat of the week : Kava comprised one-half of Vanuatu's exports in 2020
Kava comprised one-half of Vanuatu's exports in 2020. Kava remains a big asset for this country, and Vanuatu's kava has a great reputation in the Pacific.
The 30th of July will be Vanuatu Independance Day.
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Stat of the week : in 2050, it is expected that close to 20 million people will call the Pacific Islands home
In 2050, it is expected that close to 20 million people will call the Pacific Islands home.
The 11th of July is the World Population Day. Population growth raises issues of nutrition, housing, environment... and no one must be left behind.
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Stat of the week : Samoa imported 20 375 tonnes of meat and edible meat offal in 2018
Did you know that 90% of meat and edible meat offal imports to Samoa came from the United States in 2018? Samoa imported 20 375 tonnes of meat and edible meat offal in 2018.
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Stat of the week : The Gross Domestic Product per capita in New Caledonia was 34,741 US dollars in 2020
The Gross Domestic Product per capita in New Caledonia was 34,741 US dollars in 2020.