Stat of the week: The Pacific has counted more than 498 274 cumulated cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic

The Pacific has counted more than 498 274 cumulated cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. This health crisis touched everyone in the world and the Pacific has not been spared. Unfortunately, scientists expect more pandemics in the future…

Stat of the week: In American Samoa, 71% of Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas are covered by protected areas in average in 2021

In American Samoa, 71% of Terrestrial Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) are covered by protected areas in average in 2021. This is one of the highest rate reported in the Pacific. KBAs are the most important places in the world for species and their habitats…

Stat of the week: French is spoken in 4 Pacific Island Countries and Territories

Did you know? In the region, French is spoken in 4 Pacific Island Countries and Territories: French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and Wallis & Futuna. 20th March is French Language Day. French is spoken by more than 300 million people. (Source:…

Stat of the week: In Vanuatu, 24% of total imports are fuel imports in 2019

In Vanuatu, 24% of total imports were fuel imports in 2019.

Stat of the week: In Fiji, employment in agriculture represents 36% of persons of working age

In Fiji, employment in agriculture represents 36% of persons of working age. This is a reversal of the decline observed over the last two decades and may reflect a return to agricultural activities during the pandemic. Agriculture continues to play an…

Stat of the week: Papua New Guinea and Tuvalu produced less than 500 grams per person per day, the lowest level of municipal solid waste per person among Pacific countries

Papua New Guinea and Tuvalu produced the lowest level of municipal solid waste per person among Pacific Island Countries and Territories, less than 500 grams per person per day. The worldwide average is 0.74 kilograms per person per day.  To learn more,…

Stat of the week: There was a 6.4% reduction in the age-standardised prevalence of tobacco use among men and women in Nauru between 2015 and 2020

There was a 6.4% reduction in the age-standardised prevalence of tobacco use among men and women in Nauru between 2015 and 2020. This is a significant progression for our own health and the health of our loved ones.

Stat of the week: 90% of Palau land's area is covered by forest

Did you know? 90% of Palau land's area is covered by forest (2020). The Pacific Region (excluding Australia and New Zealand) has the highest forest cover of any region in the world. It is crucial to protect these forests because we depend on them for our…

Stat of the week: In Guam, 0% of household income comes from agriculture and forestry activities (2016)

In Guam, 0% of household income comes from agriculture and forestry activities (2016). Even if 52% of land area is covered by forest. This is the lowest rate reported in the Pacific with American Samoa.  

Stat of the week: In Tuvalu, the unemployment rate was 24% in 2017

In Tuvalu, the unemployment rate was 24% in 2017. Tuvalu's main industries are fishing and tourism, and the country also exports small quantities of copra (dried coconut meat from which oil may be extracted).  
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