Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Malagasy

Language: Malagasy, Merina - (plt)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: United States

Also found in: Canada; Comoros; France; Mauritius; Mayotte; Reunion

Population: 300

Global Population: 90,200

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Malagasy of United States, numbering 300, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Malagasy people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 90,200 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Malagasy, Merina. The primary religion practiced by the Malagasy is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available