Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Italian

Language: Italian - (ita)

Alternate Name(s): Melanesian Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: New Caledonia

Also found in: Argentina; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; France; Germany; Italy; Liechtenstein; Luxembourg; Malta; Monaco; San Marino; Slovenia; Spain; Switzerland; United Kingdom; United States; Venezuela

Population: 8,700

Global Population: 60,265,200

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Italians of New Caledonia, numbering 8,700, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Italian people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 60,265,200 in 21 countries. Their primary language is Italian. The primary religion practiced by the Italians is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available