Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: OBC Hindu

Language: Nepali - (npi)

Alternate Name(s): Gurkha, Nepali, Gorkha

Primary Religion: Hinduism - Folk

Country: Malaysia

Also found in: Bangladesh; Bhutan; Brunei; Canada; Germany; Hong Kong; Myanmar; Portugal; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; Spain; Thailand; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 586,000

Global Population: 2,011,650

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Nepalis of Malaysia, numbering 586,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the OBC Hindu people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,011,650 in 16 countries. Their primary language is Nepali. The primary religion practiced by the Nepalis 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