Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Hani

Language: Akha - (ahk)

Alternate Name(s): Ekaw, Khako

Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: China; Laos; Thailand; Vietnam

Population: 214,000

Global Population: 705,400

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Akha of Myanmar, numbering 214,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Hani people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 705,400 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Akha. The primary religion practiced by the Akha 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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