Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Mon-Khmer

Language: Khmu - (kjg)

Alternate Name(s): Ou, Keun, Khong, Lu, Me, Rok

Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions

Country: Laos

Also found in: China; France; Thailand; United States; Vietnam

Population: 743,000

Global Population: 863,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Ou Khmu of Laos, numbering 743,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Mon-Khmer people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 863,700 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Khmu. The primary religion practiced by the Ou Khmu is ethnic religion. Ethnic religion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

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