Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples
People Cluster: Tibetan
Language: Tibetan - (bod)
Alternate Name(s): Bhotia, Zang, Wen, Bod Skad, Poke, Phoke
Primary Religion: Buddhism - Lamaism
Country: Nepal
Also found in: Bhutan; Canada; China; India; Sweden; Taiwan; United States
Population: 150,000
Global Population: 1,443,600
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Tibetans of Nepal, numbering 150,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Tibetan people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,443,600 in 8 countries. Their primary language is Tibetan. The primary religion practiced by the Tibetans is Tibetan Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available