Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Gujarati

Language: Gujarati - (guj)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Maldives

Also found in: Bahrain; Bangladesh; Burundi; Canada; Fiji; France; Kenya; Madagascar; Malawi; Malaysia; Mozambique; Myanmar; Oman; Pakistan; Reunion; Rwanda; Seychelles; Singapore; Tanzania; Uganda; United Kingdom; United States; Zambia

Population: 1,100

Global Population: 3,372,275

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Gujaratis of Maldives, numbering 1,100, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Gujarati people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,372,275 in 24 countries. Their primary language is Gujarati. The primary religion practiced by the Gujaratis is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available