Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Burmese

Language: Burmese - (mya)

Alternate Name(s): Myen, Burmese

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada

Country: Myanmar

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

Population: 29,220,000

Global Population: 31,333,550

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Bhama of Myanmar, numbering 29,220,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Burmese people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 31,333,550 in 12 countries. Their primary language is Burmese. The primary religion practiced by the Bhama is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available