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