Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Other Tribal
Language: Malayalam - (mal)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam
Country: Maldives
Also found in: Bahrain; Canada; India; Israel; Kuwait; Malaysia; Myanmar; Oman; Qatar; Singapore; United Arab Emirates; United States
Population: 900
Global Population: 2,241,900
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Malayali of Maldives, numbering 900, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Tribal people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,241,900 in 13 countries. Their primary language is Malayalam. The primary religion practiced by the Malayali is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available