Papua New Guinea's population doubles overnight trends now
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Papua New Guinea's government officials have been left perplexed after a study revealed that the country's population could be almost twice the previous official figure.
Papua New Guinea’s prime minister James Marape had to admit that he didn't know how many people lived on the Pacific island nation he governed as a study from the United Nations contradicted the government's previous total.
The United Nations Population Fund said the total population of Papua New Guinea could be 17 million - having previously thought to be around 9.4 million.
The small island nation, known for its stunning nature, sits south of the equator, sharing a land border with Indonesia. But the country is also one of the world's most dangerous and violent nations, with large areas ruled by tribal gangs.
Papua New Guinea’s prime minister James Marape had to admit that he didn't know how many people lived on the Pacific island nation he governed. He is pictured in November 2022
The error in population counting could have seismic implications for the country's economy.
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