Unreached peoples of Northern Mariana Islands
An overview of the country's people groups, focusing on those who still have little or no access to the gospel in their own language and culture.
Of the 10 ethnic groups recorded in the Northern Mariana Islands, only the Japanese community, about 700 people, is considered unreached by the gospel, largely due to its historical ties to Buddhism. Chamorros, Carolinians, Filipinos and Americans living in the archipelago already have a broad evangelical presence. The greatest missionary challenge lies among migrant workers from parts of Asia with little or no access to the gospel in their homelands.
- 1.7% Unreached (700)
- 0% Minimally reached (0)
- 0% Superficially reached (0)
- 21.4% Partially reached (9K)
- 76.9% Significantly reached (32K)
- 10% Unreached (1)
- 0% Minimally reached (0)
- 0% Superficially reached (0)
- 20% Partially reached (2)
- 70% Significantly reached (7)
Source of people group data: Joshua Project (joshuaproject.net). Estimates, may vary.
Source: Joshua Project. Estimates, may vary.
| People | Population | Language | Evang. | Chr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 119.7M | Japanese | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Tanapag | 10 | Tanapag | 6% | 96% |
| Mandarin-speaking Han Chinese | 925.1M | Mandarin Chinese | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Korean | 80.3M | Korean | 12.3% | 22.1% |
| Tagalog Filipino | 40.4M | Tagalog | 14.7% | 97.8% |
| Carolinian | 5K | Carolinian | 15.2% | 93.8% |
| Chamorro | 106K | Chamorro | 16.3% | 98.2% |
| Woleaian | 2K | Woleaian | 19% | 98.7% |
| Palauan | 19K | Palauan | 23% | 95.7% |
| US Americans | 202.4M | English | 32.9% | 81% |
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