Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: OBC Hindu

Language: Nepali - (npi)

Alternate Name(s): Nepalese

Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: Saudi Arabia

Also found in: Bangladesh; Bhutan; Brunei; Canada; Germany; Malaysia; Myanmar; Portugal; Qatar; Spain; Thailand; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 415,000

Global Population: 1,967,050

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Nepalis of Saudi Arabia, numbering 415,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the OBC Hindu people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,967,050 in 15 countries. Their primary language is Nepali. The primary religion practiced by the Nepalis is Hinduism, the predominant religious tradition of the Indian subcontinent. There are many forms of Hinduism, each with its own deities and beliefs.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

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