Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Micronesian

Language: Kiribati - (gil)

Alternate Name(s): Micronesian Sub-cluster, Gilbertese

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Nauru

Also found in: Fiji; Kiribati; Solomon Islands; Tuvalu; United States; Vanuatu

Population: 2,200

Global Population: 142,575

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Kiribertese of Nauru, numbering 2,200, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Micronesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 142,575 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Kiribati. The primary religion practiced by the Kiribertese 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