Yoy People
Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Tai
Language: Yoy – (yoy)
Alternate Name(s): Tai Yoi, Tai Jo, Lao Thai
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Laos
Also found in: Thailand
Population: 1,700
Global Population: 8,600
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Yoy of Laos, numbering 1,700, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Tai people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 8,600 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yoy. The primary religion practiced by the Yoy is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people’s ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Not Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available
Other names and spellings
Tai Jo
Tai Yo
Tai Yoi
Tai Yoy
Dioi
Giy
Yooi
Yuai
Lao Yuai
Duoi
Yoe
Yooy
Geographic Distribution
Population of 1,300 in Khammouan Province of Laos
Population of 6,000 in Thailand
Population of 800 in Vietnam