Country: Vanuatu
| Photo | People Group |
Population this Ctry |
Population Global |
Count Ctrys |
Indigenous | Primary Language |
Primary Religion |
Progress Scale |
% Christian Adherent |
% Evangelical |
Needed Workers |
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Ahamb | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1 | ● | Axamb | Christianity | 5 ● | 94.00 % | 45.00 % | -1 - |
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Akei, Tasiriki | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1 | ● | Akei | Christianity | 5 ● | 97.00 % | 45.00 % | -1 - |
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Ambae, East | 8,700 | 8,700 | 1 | ● | Ambae, East | Christianity | 5 ● | 95.00 % | 41.00 % | -1 - |
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Ambae, West | 14,000 | 14,000 | 1 | ● | Ambae, West | Christianity | 5 ● | 98.00 % | 45.00 % | -1 - |
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Amblong | 400 | 400 | 1 | ● | Amblong | Christianity | 5 ● | 96.00 % | 39.00 % | -1 - |
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Ambrym Islanders, North | 9,200 | 9,200 | 1 | ● | Ambrym, North | Christianity | 5 ● | 90.00 % | 43.00 % | -1 - |
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Ambrym, Southeast | 6,500 | 6,500 | 1 | ● | Ambrym, Southeast | Christianity | 5 ● | 95.00 % | 43.00 % | -1 - |
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Aneityumese | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1 | ● | Aneityum | Christianity | 5 ● | 95.00 % | 45.00 % | -1 - |
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Anglo-Australian | 3,000 | 18,679,000 | 25 | English | Christianity | 5 ● | 70.00 % | 22.00 % | -1 - | |
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Aulua Bay | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1 | ● | Aulua | Christianity | 5 ● | 98.00 % | 45.00 % | -1 - |
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Baetora, Nasawa | 2,300 | 2,300 | 1 | ● | Baetora | Christianity | 5 ● | 97.00 % | 46.00 % | -1 - |
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Baiap, South Ambrym | 2,100 | 2,100 | 1 | ● | Daakaka | Christianity | 5 ● | 94.00 % | 45.00 % | -1 - |
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Baki | 600 | 600 | 1 | ● | Baki | Christianity | 5 ● | 100.00 % | 44.00 % | -1 - |
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Bierebo | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | ● | Bierebo | Christianity | 5 ● | 89.00 % | 46.00 % | -1 - |
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Bieria | 200 | 200 | 1 | ● | Bieria | Christianity | 4 ● | 85.00 % | 7.00 % | -1 - |
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Big Nambas | 5,900 | 5,900 | 1 | ● | V'enen Taut | Christianity | 5 ● | 93.00 % | 42.00 % | -1 - |
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Burmbar, Vartavo | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1 | ● | Banam Bay | Christianity | 5 ● | 90.00 % | 46.00 % | -1 - |
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Butmas-Tur | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1 | ● | Butmas-Tur | Christianity | 5 ● | 90.00 % | 41.00 % | -1 - |
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Craig Cove, Fali | 2,100 | 2,100 | 1 | ● | Lonwolwol | Christianity | 5 ● | 91.00 % | 46.00 % | -1 - |
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Deaf | 2,600 | 50,266,000 | 216 | ● | Language unknown | Christianity | 3 ● | 94.08 % | -1 | -1 - |
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Dixon Reef | 100 | 100 | 1 | ● | Dixon Reef | Christianity | 5 ● | 98.00 % | 45.00 % | -1 - |
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Efate, Northern | 14,000 | 14,000 | 1 | ● | Efate, North | Christianity | 5 ● | 92.00 % | 45.00 % | -1 - |
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Efate, Southern | 10,000 | 10,000 | 1 | ● | Efate, South | Christianity | 5 ● | 93.00 % | 43.00 % | -1 - |
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Emae | 700 | 700 | 1 | ● | Emae | Christianity | 5 ● | 100.00 % | 46.00 % | -1 - |
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Erromangan | 3,300 | 3,300 | 1 | ● | Sie | Christianity | 5 ● | 94.00 % | 44.00 % | -1 - |
| Totals: 111 | 331,000 | 0 ☀︎ 0 ● | 90.97 % | 41.18 % | 0 | ||||||
| Unclassified / Other Individuals | 11,000 | ||||||||||
| UN Country Population (2024) | 342,000 |
| Province ▲ | Estimated Population |
|---|---|
| Malampa | 51,000 |
| Penama | 43,000 |
| Sanma | 63,000 |
| Shefa | 109,000 |
| Tafea | 46,000 |
| Torba | 13,000 |
| Provinces: 6 | 325,000 |
| UN Country Population | 342,000 |
| Language ▲ | Code | # Peoples w/ this Primary Language |
# Unreached w/ this Primary Language |
Scripture Status |
YouVersion Bible Resources |
Faith Comes By Hearing Bible Resources |
Jesus Film Online |
Global Recordings Resources |
Gospel Tract Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akei | tsr | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Ambae, East | omb | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Ambae, West | nnd | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Amblong | alm | 1 | 0 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Ambrym, North | mmg | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Ambrym, Southeast | tvk | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Aneityum | aty | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Apma | app | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Atin | plb | 1 | 0 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Aulua | aul | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Avava | tmb | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Axamb | ahb | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Baetora | btr | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Baki | bki | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Balen | nsw | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Banam Bay | vrt | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Bierebo | bnk | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Bieria | brj | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Bislama | bis | 2 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Butmas-Tur | bnr | 1 | 0 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Chinese, Mandarin | cmn | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Daakaka | bpa | 1 | 0 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Dixon Reef | dix | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Dorig | wwo | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Efate, North | llp | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Efate, South | erk | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Emae | mmw | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| English | eng | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Eton (Vanuatu) | etn | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Fanbak | fnb | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Fijian | fij | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| French | fra | 2 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Futuna-Aniwa | fut | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Hano | lml | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Hiw | hiw | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Jo | wsi | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Kiae | frt | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Kiribati | gil | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Koro (Vanuatu) | krf | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Kwamera | tnk | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Lakon | lkn | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Lamenu | lmu | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Larevat | lrv | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Lehali | tql | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Lelepa | lpa | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Lenakel | tnl | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Letemboi | nms | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Lewo | lww | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Lo-Toga | lht | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Lonwolwol | crc | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Lorediakarkar | lnn | 1 | 0 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Loyop | urr | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Mae | mme | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Maewo, Central | mwo | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Mafea | mkv | 1 | 0 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Maii | mmm | 1 | 0 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Malo | mla | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Malua Bay | mll | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Marino | mrb | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Maskelynes | klv | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Mele-Fila | mxe | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Merei | lmb | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Moiso | wlr | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Mores | rga | 1 | 0 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Morouas | mrp | 1 | 0 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Mota | mtt | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Mpotovoro | mvt | 1 | 0 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Mwerlap | mrm | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Mwotlap | mlv | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| N'kep | sku | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Naha'ai | mlx | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Nahavaq | sns | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Namakura | nmk | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Neve'ei | vnm | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Neverver | lgk | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Ngen (Vanuatu) | ssv | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Ninde | mwi | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Nume | tgs | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Oa | tmt | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Paama | pma | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Port Vato | ptv | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Repanbitip | rpn | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Rerep | pgk | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Sa | sax | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Sie | erg | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Ske | ske | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tahitian | tah | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Tambotalo | tls | 1 | 0 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Tangoa | tgp | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Tanna, North | tnn | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Tanna, Southwest | nwi | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Tanokuku | nkk | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Tapesena | vnp | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tapiafaru | ptr | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tavanlav | vlp | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tiale | mnl | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Tolomako | tlm | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Unknown | xxx | 1 | 0 | Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Unua | onu | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Uripiv-Wala-Rano-Atchin | upv | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| V'enen Taut | nmb | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Vao | vao | 1 | 0 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Varsaf | nrg | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Vera'a | vra | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Vietnamese | vie | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vinekula | tmi | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Vures | msn | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Wallisian | wls | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Whitesands | tnp | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Totals: | 109 | 111 | 0 | 33 | 21 | 20 | 64 | 6 |
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| People Groups | 111 |
| Unreached People Groups | 0 |
| Population | 331,000 |
| Population Annual Growth Rate | 2.2% |
| Population in Unreached | 0 (0.0%) |
| Primary Religion | Christianity |
| Percent Christian Adherent | 91.0% |
| Percent Evangelical | 41.2% |
| Pioneer Workers Needed * | No unreached peoples in country |
| Country Progress Level | 5 ● |
| Urbanization | 25% |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Australia and Pacific |
| 10/40 Window | No |
| Country Code | NH |
| Official Language(s) | Bislama | English |
| Literacy Rate | 83% |
| Estimated Illiterate Population | 56,000 |
| Persecution Ranking | Not ranked |
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