Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Burmese

Language: Burmese - (mya)

Alternate Name(s): Bhama, Myen

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada

Country: Malaysia

Also found in: Australia; Bangladesh; Cambodia; Canada; Germany; India; Laos; Macao; Myanmar; Thailand; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 32,500

Global Population: 31,646,450

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Burmese of Malaysia, numbering 32,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Burmese people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 31,646,450 in 13 countries. Their primary language is Burmese. The primary religion practiced by the Burmese is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available