Papua New Guinea: Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)
In , Papua New Guinea's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) was 14.10.
That's up 85.5% from 2011, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.09 . Papua New Guinea ranks #35 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #15 of 35.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.DIAB.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2000–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 15.50
- Trough
- 7.60
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) |
|---|---|
| 14.1000 | |
| 7.6000 | |
| 15.5000 |
About Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)
Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is calculated by adjusting to a standard population age-structure.
Indicator code: SH.STA.DIAB.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Papua New Guinea's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) in 2024?
- In 2024, Papua New Guinea's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) was 14.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Papua New Guinea's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) rising or falling?
- Papua New Guinea's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) rose 85.5% from 2011 to 2024.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79)?
- In 2024, Papua New Guinea ranked #35 out of 209 countries reporting Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79).
- How does Papua New Guinea's Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) in 2024 was 10.09, so Papua New Guinea is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #15 of 35.
- What is Diabetes prevalence (% of population ages 20 to 79) and how is it measured?
- Diabetes prevalence refers to the percentage of people ages 20-79 who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is calculated by adjusting to a standard population age-structure.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.STA.DIAB.ZS), CC BY 4.0.