Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Tuvaluan - (tvl)

Alternate Name(s): Polynesian Sub-cluster, Elice Islander

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Tuvalu

Also found in: Fiji; Kiribati; Nauru; New Zealand

Population: 12,000

Global Population: 18,550

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Tuvaluan of Tuvalu, numbering 12,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 18,550 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Tuvaluan. The primary religion practiced by the Tuvaluan is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available