Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islander Peoples

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Samoan - (smo)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Samoa

Also found in: American Samoa; Canada; Fiji; New Zealand; Tokelau; Tuvalu; United States; Vanuatu

Population: 216,000

Global Population: 505,550

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Samoans of Samoa, numbering 216,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islander Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 505,550 in 9 countries. Their primary language is Samoan. The primary religion practiced by the Samoans is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available