Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: South Asian Buddhist

Language: Sinhala - (sin)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada

Country: Maldives

Also found in: Canada; Italy; Malaysia; Oman; Qatar; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; United Arab Emirates; United States

Population: 3,800

Global Population: 17,698,400

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Sinhalese of Maldives, numbering 3,800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South Asian Buddhist people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 17,698,400 in 11 countries. Their primary language is Sinhala. The primary religion practiced by the Sinhalese is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available