Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: New Guinea

Language: Yei - (jei)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestantism

Country: Indonesia

Also found in: Papua New Guinea

Population: 2,700

Global Population: 4,800

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Yei of Indonesia, numbering 2,700, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 4,800 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yei. The primary religion practiced by the Yei is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Not Available

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Gospel Recordings: Available

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