Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Backward Class

Language: Réunion French Creole - (rcf)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: Reunion

Also found in: Cambodia; Canada; France; Germany; Malaysia; Myanmar; Netherlands; Seychelles; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 185,000

Global Population: 6,601,400

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Tamil of Reunion, numbering 185,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Other Backward Class people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 6,601,400 in 14 countries. Their primary language is Réunion French Creole. The primary religion practiced by the Tamil is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition of the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available