Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Vanuatu

Language: Bislama - (bis)

Alternate Name(s): Melanesian Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Vanuatu

Also found in: New Caledonia; Solomon Islands

Population: 14,000

Global Population: 32,300

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Detribalized Vanuatuans of Vanuatu, numbering 14,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Vanuatu people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 32,300 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Bislama. The primary religion practiced by the Detribalized Vanuatuans is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available