Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Jawa
Language: Javanese - (jav)
Alternate Name(s): Orang Jawa
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Singapore
Also found in: Australia; Christmas Island; Indonesia; Malaysia; United States
Population: 45,500
Global Population: 16,117,700
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Javanese of Singapore, numbering 45,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Jawa people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 16,117,700 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Javanese. The primary religion practiced by the Javanese 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