Papuan people
In 2020, Western New Guinea had an estimated population of 5,437,775, the majority of whom are Papuan people. The official language is Indonesian. Estimates of the number of local languages in the region range from 200 to over 700, with the most widely spoken including Dani, Yali, Ekari and Biak. The predominant official religion is Christianity, often combined with traditional practices and beliefs, followed by Islam. The main industries include agriculture, fishing, oil production, and mining.