Nepal (NPL)

Nepal, nestled between India and China, is home to the world’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest. Nepalese culture is a blend of Hindu and Buddhist traditions, with vibrant festivals, colorful temples, and a strong sense of community. Hinduism is the main faith, but Buddhism is also widely practiced, especially in the Himalayan regions. Spiritual life is visible in daily rituals, prayer flags, and pilgrimages to sacred sites, reflecting a deep reverence for both the divine and the natural world.

People Groups of Nepal:

Fast Facts:

TypesStats
Total People Groups:171
Total Population:33,786,125
Unengaged and Unreached:
People Groups:36
Population:1,795,025
Engaged yet Unreached:
People Groups:116
Population:31,628,875
No Longer Unreached:
People Groups:19
Population:362,225

Realities:

Weighted GSEC: 2  
Dying Daily: 637  
Dying Daily without Christ: 636  
Birth Rate: 20  
Death Rate: 6

People Groups of Nepal

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