Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Other Tribal
Language: Malayalam - (mal)
Alternate Name(s): Malayali, Indian Sub-cluster
Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk
Country: Myanmar
Also found in: Bahrain; Canada; India; Kuwait; Malaysia; Maldives; Oman; Qatar; Singapore; United Arab Emirates; United States
Population: 31,000
Global Population: 2,668,400
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Malayali of Myanmar, numbering 31,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Other Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,668,400 in 12 countries. Their primary language is Malayalam. The primary religion practiced by the Malayali is folk Hinduism, characterized by local traditions and cults of local deities worshiped at the community level.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available