Country: French Polynesia
Number of People Groups
13
People Groups Unreached
0 (0.0%)
Progress Level
Total
Population
275,000
Population in Unreached
0 (0.0%)
Largest Religion
% Christian Adherent
83.8%
% Evangelical
6.12%
Evangelical Annual Growth Rate
2.6%
| Photo | People Group ▲ | Population this Country |
Global Population |
Indigenous | Primary Language | Primary Religion | Progress Scale |
% Christian Adherent |
% Evangelical | Est. Workers Needed * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chinese-Tahitian Creole | 300 | 300 | ● | Tahitian | Christianity | 4 ● | 55.00 % | 7.00 % | -1 - |
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Cook Islands Maori | 1,700 | 84,000 | Cook Islands Maori | Christianity | 5 ● | 96.00 % | 15.00 % | -1 - | |
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Deaf | 2,100 | 47,588,000 | ● | Language unknown | Christianity | 3 ● | 92.25 % | -1 | -1 - |
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Euronesian | 26,000 | 125,000 | ● | French | Christianity | 5 ● | 97.00 % | 16.00 % | -1 - |
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French | 143,000 | 50,463,000 | French | Christianity | 3 ● | 73.00 % | 1.79 % | -1 - | |
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Mangarevan | 1,300 | 1,300 | ● | Mangareva | Christianity | 5 ● | 83.00 % | 16.00 % | -1 - |
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Marquesan, North | 5,800 | 6,000 | ● | Marquesan, North | Christianity | 5 ● | 90.00 % | 18.00 % | -1 - |
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Marquesan, South | 3,200 | 3,200 | ● | Marquesan, South | Christianity | 5 ● | 78.00 % | 15.00 % | -1 - |
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Pitcairner, Norfolk | -1 Unknown | 1,100 | Pitcairn-Norfolk | Christianity | 4 ● | 100.00 % | 6.00 % | -1 - | |
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Rapa | 500 | 500 | ● | Rapa | Christianity | 4 ● | 100.00 % | 6.00 % | -1 - |
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Tahitian | 68,000 | 77,000 | ● | Tahitian | Christianity | 4 ● | 96.75 % | 6.56 % | -1 - |
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Tuamotuan, Paumotu | 15,000 | 15,000 | ● | Tuamotuan | Christianity | 5 ● | 93.00 % | 15.00 % | -1 - |
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Tubuaian, Austral | 7,800 | 7,800 | ● | Austral | Christianity | 5 ● | 88.00 % | 16.00 % | -1 - |
| Totals: 13 | 275,000 | 0 ● | 83.76 % | 6.12 % | 0 | |||||
| Unclassified / Other Individuals | 6,000 | |||||||||
| UN Country Population (2020) | 281,000 |
| Province ▲ | Estimated Population |
|---|---|
| Îles Australes | 3,700 |
| Îles du Vent | 107,000 |
| Îles Marquises | 5,100 |
| Îles Sous-le-Vent | 151,000 |
| Îles Tuamotu-Gambier | 9,300 |
| Provinces: 5 | 276,000 |
| UN Country Population | 281,000 |
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French Polynesia prayer cards. All Unreached |
| Operation World |
| World Factbook |
| UN Human Development Report |
| Ethnologue Language Listing |
| National Bible Society |
| Language Map (Ethnologue) |
| Perry-Castaneda Map Collection |
| Class ▲ | Population | % Popl | % Hindu | % Muslim | % Christian | % Buddhist | % Sikh | % Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Forward Caste (FC) | 287,716,000 | 104,624.0 % | 97.3 % | 0.0 % | 1.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.0 % | 1.5 % |
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Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 765,970,000 | 278,534.5 % | 70.6 % | 24.5 % | 1.7 % | 0.1 % | 2.3 % | 0.8 % |
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Scheduled Caste (SC) | 205,726,000 | 74,809.5 % | 93.5 % | 0.0 % | 0.5 % | 3.4 % | 2.6 % | 0.0 % |
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Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 114,521,000 | 41,644.0 % | 81.9 % | 1.5 % | 9.2 % | 0.8 % | 0.0 % | 6.7 % |
| 275,000 |
| Language ▲ | Code | # Peoples w/ this Primary Language |
# Unreached w/ this Primary Language |
Scripture Status |
NT Text Online |
NT Audio Online |
Jesus Film Online |
Audio Recordings Online |
Gospel Tract Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austral | aut | 1 | 0 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Cook Islands Maori | rar | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| French | fra | 2 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mangareva | mrv | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Marquesan, North | mrq | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Marquesan, South | mqm | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Pitcairn-Norfolk | pih | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Rapa | ray | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tahitian | tah | 2 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Tuamotuan | pmt | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Unknown | xxx | 1 | 0 | Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Totals: | 11 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| MAJOR RELIGIONS ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism | 0.0 % |
| Christianity (Evangelical 6.1 %) | 83.8 % |
| Ethnic Religions | 1.5 % |
| Hinduism | 0.0 % |
| Islam | 1.0 % |
| Non-Religious | 13.7 % |
| Other / Small Religions | 0.1 % |
| Unknown | 0.0 % |
| CHRISTIAN SEGMENTS ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Anglican | 0.0 % |
| Independent | 2.5 % |
| Orthodox | 0.9 % |
| Other Christian | 4.5 % |
| Protestant | 26.1 % |
| Roman Catholic | 65.2 % |
Major Religions: Religion percentages are derived from summing Joshua Project's data for all people groups who live in each country. The number of individuals who practice each religion, by people group, are summed. This number is divided by the country's total population to derive the religion's percentage.
Christianity Segments: Christian segment percentages are derived from summing Joshua Project's data for all the people groups who live in each country. The number of individuals who practice each segment of Christianity, by people group, are summed. This number is divided by the country's total number of Christians to derive the Christian segment's percentage.
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- Church planting agencies in French Polynesia
- Christian ministry in French Polynesia
- Business as mission
- Christian literature distribution
- Evangelism agencies
- Christian discipleship
- Short term Christian missions
- Long term Christian missions
- Urban ministries
- Christian media opportunities
- Bible translation opportunities
- Relief and development agencies
- Clean water projects
- Christian medical outreaches
| People Groups | 13 |
| Unreached People Groups | 0 |
| Population | 275,000 |
| Population Annual Growth Rate | 1.0% |
| Population in Unreached | 0 (0.0%) |
| Primary Religion | Christianity |
| Percent Christian Adherent | 83.8% |
| Percent Evangelical | 6.1% |
| Evangelical Annual Growth Rate | 2.6% |
| Pioneer Workers Needed * | No unreached peoples in country |
| Country Progress Level | 4 ● |
| Urbanization | 62% |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Australia and Pacific |
| 10/40 Window | No |
| Country Code | FP |
| Official Language(s) | French | Tahitian |
| Literacy Rate | 98% |
| Estimated Illiterate Population | 5,500 |
| Persecution Ranking | Not ranked |
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French Polynesia prayer cards. All Unreached |
| Operation World |
| World Factbook |
| UN Human Development Report |
| Ethnologue Language Listing |
| National Bible Society |
| Language Map (Ethnologue) |
| Perry-Castaneda Map Collection |
