Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples
People Cluster: Burmese
Language: Burmese - (mya)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Buddhism
Country: Canada
Also found in: Australia; Bangladesh; Cambodia; Germany; India; Laos; Malaysia; Myanmar; Thailand; United Kingdom; United States
Population: 5,600
Global Population: 35,854,475
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Burmese of Canada, numbering 5,600, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Burmese people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 35,854,475 in 12 countries. Their primary language is Burmese. The primary religion practiced by the Burmese 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