Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: New Guinea
Language: Ono - (ons)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant
Country: Papua New Guinea
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Population: 15,500
Global Population: 15,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Ono of Papua New Guinea, numbering 15,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Papua New Guinea. Their primary language is Ono. The primary religion practiced by the Ono 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: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available