Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Tahitian - (tah)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: New Caledonia

Also found in: French Polynesia; New Zealand; United States; Vanuatu

Population: 13,000

Global Population: 193,800

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Tahitians of New Caledonia, numbering 13,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 193,800 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Tahitian. The primary religion practiced by the Tahitians 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 Churches 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