Key Market Indicators
Child mortality in Papua New Guinea is projected to reach 9,400 deaths by 2026, down 1.3% annually on average since 1965. In 2021, the country was ranked 54th, with 10,160 deaths, behind Mauritania. India, Pakistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo were ranked second, third and fourth, respectively. Immunisation coverage of children aged 12-23 months in Papua New Guinea is projected to reach 22% by 2026, down 6 points annually on average since 1985. In 2021, the country was ranked 188th, with 31%, behind Somalia. Greece, Mongolia and Latvia were ranked second, third and fourth, respectively.
