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Reports & Data

Workplace data, statistics and publications

Transparent reporting on workplace injuries, compensation claims and occupational health and safety across Papua New Guinea.

2025 snapshot

Key performance indicators

A high-level view of OWC activity for the most recent reporting period.

+6.2%
12,480
Claims lodged (2025)
+8.1%
11,037
Claims determined
+4.0%
8,640
Registered employers
−11 days
34 days
Avg. determination time

Claims lodged vs. paid (2020–2025)

Annual trend in claims received and compensation paid.

Claims lodgedClaims paid
0k3.5k7k10.5k14k202020212022202320242025

Claims by industry (2025)

Distribution of workplace injury claims across key sectors.

Construction3,120
Mining & Resources2,640
Agriculture1,980
Manufacturing1,460
Transport & Logistics1,290
Public Sector980
Other1,010
Occupational Health & Safety

Building safer workplaces

The OWC promotes occupational health and safety as the most effective way to protect workers and reduce compensation claims.

Workplace safety standards

Guidance on maintaining safe systems of work across industries.

Hazard identification

Resources to help identify and control workplace hazards.

Injury prevention

Practical strategies to reduce the rate of workplace injuries.

OHS national strategy

The strategic framework for safer PNG workplaces 2024–2028.

Publications

Annual reports & policy documents

Download the latest OWC reports, statistical bulletins and policy publications.

2025

OWC Annual Report 2025

Full operational and financial performance of the Office.

PDF · 4.1 MB
2025

Workplace Injury Statistical Bulletin 2025

National injury rates by industry, province and severity.

PDF · 2.3 MB
2024

Compensation Claims Review 2024

Claims lodged, determined and paid across the period.

PDF · 1.9 MB
2024

OHS National Strategy 2024–2028

Strategic direction for safer PNG workplaces.

PDF · 3.4 MB
2024

OWC Annual Report 2024

Full operational and financial performance of the Office.

PDF · 3.8 MB
2026

Schedule of Compensation Rates

Current statutory rates and entitlements.

PDF · 640 KB

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