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    Papua New Guinea Addiction Statistics

    Comprehensive addiction statistics and treatment resources for Papua New Guinea. Data sourced from WHO WPRO.

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    Key Statistics (2024)

    People Affected
    624,722

    6.2% of population

    Drug Overdose Deaths
    699

    Opioid: 419

    Treatment Centers
    20

    Verified facilities

    Treatment Gap
    85%

    Not receiving treatment

    Population
    10,140,000
    Alcohol Deaths
    8,400
    Economic Cost
    $13B
    Recovery Rate
    N/A%
    Treatment Admissions
    Prevalence Rate
    6.2%
    Source:WHO WPROView Source

    Historical Trends (2019-2025)

    People Affected Over Time

    20192020202120222023202420250200,000400,000600,000800,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths

    • Drug Overdose
    • Opioid Deaths
    201920202021202220232024202502505007501,000

    Drug vs Alcohol Related Deaths

    • Alcohol Related
    • Drug Overdose
    201920202021202220232024202503,0006,0009,00012,000

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$4B$8B$12B$16B

    Treatment Centers in Papua New Guinea

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    Data Methodology & Sources

    Understanding how we collect and present addiction statistics