Affinity Group: East Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: East Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Chinese

Language: Hakka Chinese - (hak)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Buddhism

Country: French Guiana

Also found in: Canada; China; French Polynesia; Guyana; Jamaica; Malaysia; Mauritius; Peru; Singapore; Suriname; Taiwan; United States

Population: 15,000

Global Population: 42,197,100

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Hakka of French Guiana, numbering 15,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Chinese people cluster within the East Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 42,197,100 in 13 countries. Their primary language is Hakka Chinese. The primary religion practiced by the Hakka is Buddhism, a system of beliefs and practices based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available