Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Malagasy
Language: Plateau Malagasy - (plt)
Alternate Name(s):
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.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available