Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: New Guinea

Language: Yei - (jei)

Alternate Name(s): Je

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestant

Country: Papua New Guinea

Also found in: Indonesia

Population: 1,500

Global Population: 4,400

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Yey of Papua New Guinea, numbering 1,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 4,400 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yei. The primary religion practiced by the Yey is Protestant Christianity.

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Gospel Recordings: Available

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