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Road Accidents in Oceania
14 countries monitored across Oceania — combined, an estimated 3,371 road deaths every year at an average rate of 7.5 per 100,000 people.
2,624
Est. Deaths in 2026
Oceania · statistical projection
9
Est. Deaths Per Day
3,371 per year
7.5
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
14
Countries Tracked
Live monitoring 24/7
Ranking
Oceania — Countries by Estimated Road Deaths
| # | Country | Est. deaths / year | Rate /100k | Est. 2026 so far | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Papua New Guinea | 1,463 | 14.2 | 1,139 | |
| 2 | Australia | 1,197 | 4.5 | 932 | |
| 3 | New Zealand | 406 | 7.8 | 316 | |
| 4 | Solomon Islands | 106 | 14.7 | 82 | |
| 5 | Fiji | 90 | 9.6 | 70 | |
| 6 | Vanuatu | 46 | 13.8 | 35 | |
| 7 | Tonga | 18 | 16.8 | 14 | |
| 8 | Samoa | 17 | 7.9 | 13 | |
| 9 | Kiribati | 13 | 9.4 | 10 | |
| 10 | Micronesia | 5 | 4.6 | 3 | |
| 11 | Palau | 4 | 22.2 | 3 | |
| 12 | Marshall Islands | 3 | 7.3 | 2 | |
| 13 | Nauru | 2 | 15.4 | 1 | |
| 14 | Tuvalu | 1 | 7.7 | 0 |
Questions
Oceania — FAQ
How many road accidents happen in Oceania per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, the 14 countries of Oceania record an estimated 3,371 road traffic deaths per year combined — an average rate of 7.5 deaths per 100,000 people (global average ≈ 15).
Which country in Oceania has the most road deaths?
Papua New Guinea records the highest estimated total in Oceania at 1,463 deaths per year. Adjusted for population, rankings differ — see the table for each country's rate per 100,000.