Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Lao
Language: Lao - (lao)
Alternate Name(s): Laotian Tai
Primary Religion: Buddhism
Country: Myanmar
Also found in: Argentina; Cambodia; Canada; France; Laos; United States; Vietnam
Population: 21,000
Global Population: 4,133,800
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Lao of Myanmar, numbering 21,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Lao people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 4,133,800 in 8 countries. Their primary language is Lao. The primary religion practiced by the Lao 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