Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Malagasy

Language: Plateau Malagasy - (plt)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Evangelical Protestantism

Country: France

Also found in: Canada; Comoros; Mauritius; Mayotte; Reunion; United States

Population: 64,500

Global Population: 88,200

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity

Overview: The Malagasy of France, numbering 64,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Malagasy people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 88,200 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Plateau Malagasy. The primary religion practiced by the Malagasy is Evangelical Protestantism, a worldwide trans-denominational movement within Protestant Christianity that believes the essence of the Gospel consists of the doctrine of salvation by grace alone, solely through faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available