Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: New Guinea

Language: Yélî Dnye - (yle)

Alternate Name(s): Bou

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Papua New Guinea

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Population: 9,200

Global Population: 9,200

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Rossel Islanders of Papua New Guinea, numbering 9,200, 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 Yélî Dnye. The primary religion practiced by the Rossel Islanders 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