Country: East Timor
Number of People Groups
24
People Groups Unreached
0 (0.0%)
Progress Level
Total
Population
1,323,000
Population in Unreached
0 (0.0%)
Largest Religion
% Christian Adherent
91.29%
% Evangelical
2.50%
Evangelical Annual Growth Rate
3.6%
| 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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Adabe | 6,000 | 6,000 | ● | Atauran | Christianity | 4 ● | 64.00 % | 2.50 % | -1 - |
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Baikeno | 84,000 | 84,000 | ● | Baikeno | Christianity | 3 ● | 98.00 % | 2.00 % | -1 - |
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Bunak | 66,000 | 90,000 | ● | Bunak | Ethnic Religions | 4 ● | 23.00 % | 3.00 % | -1 - |
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Dagoda | 44,000 | 44,000 | ● | Fataluku | Christianity | 3 ● | 88.00 % | 2.00 % | -1 - |
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Deaf | 10,000 | 48,207,000 | ● | Language unknown | Christianity | 3 ● | 87.39 % | -1 | -1 - |
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Galoli | 16,000 | 31,000 | ● | Galolen | Christianity | 4 ● | 94.00 % | 2.50 % | -1 - |
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Habu | 3,200 | 3,200 | ● | Habun | Christianity | 4 ● | 56.00 % | 3.00 % | -1 - |
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Han Chinese, Hakka | 800 | 44,593,000 | Chinese, Hakka | Ethnic Religions | 4 ● | 32.00 % | 6.00 % | -1 - | |
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Idate | 16,000 | 16,000 | ● | Idate | Christianity | 3 ● | 58.00 % | 0.80 % | -1 - |
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Indonesian | 3,300 | 10,047,000 | Indonesian | Islam | 4 ● | 20.00 % | 6.00 % | -1 - | |
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Kairui-Midik | 18,000 | 18,000 | ● | Kairui-Midiki | Christianity | 3 ● | 92.00 % | 2.00 % | -1 - |
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Kemak | 74,000 | 86,000 | ● | Kemak | Christianity | 3 ● | 94.00 % | 1.50 % | -1 - |
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Lakalei | 3,900 | 3,900 | ● | Lakalei | Christianity | 3 ● | 83.00 % | 1.00 % | -1 - |
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Makalero | 8,000 | 8,000 | ● | Makalero | Christianity | 4 ● | 90.00 % | 5.00 % | -1 - |
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Makasai | 122,000 | 122,000 | ● | Makasae | Christianity | 4 ● | 92.00 % | 2.50 % | -1 - |
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Maku'a | -1 Unknown | -1 Unknown | ● | Fataluku | Ethnic Religions | 2 ● | 23.00 % | 2.00 % | -1 - |
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Mambai | 157,000 | 157,000 | ● | Mambae | Christianity | 4 ● | 99.00 % | 2.33 % | -1 - |
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Naueti | 18,000 | 18,000 | ● | Nauete | Christianity | 3 ● | 77.00 % | 2.00 % | -1 - |
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Portuguese | 700 | 19,451,000 | Portuguese | Christianity | 4 ● | 95.00 % | 3.00 % | -1 - | |
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Tetun | 76,000 | 533,000 | ● | Tetun | Christianity | 4 ● | 99.00 % | 3.00 % | -1 - |
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Tetun Dili | 522,000 | 522,000 | ● | Tetun Dili | Christianity | 4 ● | 98.00 % | 2.92 % | -1 - |
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Tokode | 47,000 | 47,000 | ● | Tukudede | Christianity | 3 ● | 94.00 % | 2.00 % | -1 - |
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Waima'a | 21,000 | 21,000 | ● | Waima'a | Christianity | 3 ● | 89.00 % | 1.50 % | -1 - |
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Welaun | 5,800 | 7,300 | ● | Welaun | Christianity | 4 ● | 70.00 % | 4.00 % | -1 - |
| Totals: 24 | 1,323,000 | 0 ● | 91.29 % | 2.50 % | 0 | |||||
| Unclassified / Other Individuals | 21,000 | |||||||||
| UN Country Population (2021) | 1,344,000 |
| Province ▲ | Estimated Population |
|---|---|
| Aileu | 56,000 |
| Ainaro | 71,000 |
| Ambeno | 80,000 |
| Baucau | 134,000 |
| Bobonaro | 109,000 |
| Covalima | 73,000 |
| Dili | 284,000 |
| Ermera | 139,000 |
| Lautém | 73,000 |
| Liquiçá | 76,000 |
| Manatuto | 52,000 |
| Manufahi | 59,000 |
| Viqueque | 85,000 |
| Provinces: 13 | 1,291,000 |
| UN Country Population | 1,344,000 |
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East Timor prayer cards. All Unreached |
| Operation World |
| World Factbook |
| God Reports (stories from the field) |
| Religious Freedom Report |
| UN Human Development Report |
| Ethnologue Language Listing |
| Political Map (UN) |
| Language Map (Ethnologue) |
| Perry-Castaneda Map Collection |
| Class ▲ | Population | % Popl | % Hindu | % Muslim | % Christian | % Buddhist | % Sikh | % Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Forward Caste (FC) | 289,990,000 | 21,919.1 % | 97.3 % | 0.0 % | 1.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.0 % | 1.5 % |
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Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 774,293,000 | 58,525.5 % | 70.2 % | 24.9 % | 1.7 % | 0.1 % | 2.3 % | 0.8 % |
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Scheduled Caste (SC) | 207,376,000 | 15,674.7 % | 93.5 % | 0.0 % | 0.5 % | 3.4 % | 2.6 % | 0.0 % |
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Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 115,473,000 | 8,728.1 % | 81.9 % | 1.5 % | 9.1 % | 0.8 % | 0.0 % | 6.7 % |
| 1,323,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atauran | adb | 1 | 0 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Baikeno | bkx | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Bunak | bfn | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Chinese, Hakka | hak | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Fataluku | ddg | 2 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Galolen | gal | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Habun | hbu | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Idate | idt | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Indonesian | ind | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kairui-Midiki | krd | 1 | 0 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Kemak | kem | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Lakalei | lka | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Makalero | mjb | 1 | 0 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Makasae | mkz | 1 | 0 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Mambae | mgm | 1 | 0 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Nauete | nxa | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Portuguese | por | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tetun | tet | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Tetun Dili | tdt | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 |
| Tukudede | tkd | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Unknown | xxx | 1 | 0 | Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Waima'a | wmh | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Welaun | wlh | 1 | 0 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Totals: | 23 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| MAJOR RELIGIONS ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism | 0.0 % |
| Christianity (Evangelical 2.5 %) | 91.3 % |
| Ethnic Religions | 8.4 % |
| Hinduism | 0.1 % |
| Islam | 0.2 % |
| Non-Religious | 0.0 % |
| Other / Small Religions | 0.0 % |
| Unknown | 0.0 % |
| CHRISTIAN SEGMENTS ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Anglican | 0.0 % |
| Independent | 0.5 % |
| Orthodox | 0.0 % |
| Other Christian | 0.0 % |
| Protestant | 4.4 % |
| Roman Catholic | 93.4 % |
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 East Timor
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- 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 | 24 |
| Unreached People Groups | 0 |
| Population | 1,323,000 |
| Population Annual Growth Rate | 2.1% |
| Population in Unreached | 0 (0.0%) |
| Primary Religion | Christianity |
| Percent Christian Adherent | 91.3% |
| Percent Evangelical | 2.5% |
| Evangelical Annual Growth Rate | 3.6% |
| Pioneer Workers Needed * | No unreached peoples in country |
| Country Progress Level | 4 ● |
| Urbanization | 31% |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Asia, Southeast |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| Country Code | TT |
| Official Language(s) | Portuguese | Tetun Dili |
| Literacy Rate | 68% |
| Estimated Illiterate Population | 423,000 |
| Persecution Ranking | Not ranked |
| Political Map (UN) |
| Language Map (Ethnologue) |
| Perry-Castaneda Map Collection |
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East Timor prayer cards. All Unreached |
| Operation World |
| World Factbook |
| Religious Freedom Report |
| UN Human Development Report |
| Ethnologue Language Listing |
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