Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Samoan - (smo)

Alternate Name(s): Polynesian Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Tuvalu

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

Population: 50

Global Population: 490,825

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Samoans of Tuvalu, numbering 50, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 490,825 in 8 countries. Their primary language is Samoan. The primary religion practiced by the Samoans 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