China (CHN)

China is a country in Asia with a population of 1,425,700,240. China, the world’s most populous country, stretches from the Himalayas to the Pacific and is known for its ancient civilization, diverse landscapes, and rapid modernization. Chinese culture is shaped by thousands of years of history, with deep respect for family, education, and tradition. Spiritually, China is home to a tapestry of beliefs, including Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Islam, and Christianity. Temples, churches, and mosques can be found across the country, and many people blend traditional practices with modern life, especially during festivals like Lunar New Year.

People Groups of China:

China Fast Facts:

391 People Groups · 1,426M People

EngagementGroupsPopulation
Unengaged and Unreached16313.3M
Engaged yet Unreached166137.1M
No Longer Unreached621,275M

China Realities:

Weighted GSEC
5
Dying Daily
32,290
Dying Daily Without Christ
(95.2%) 30,732
Birth Rate per 1,000
7.5
Death Rate per 1,000
7.8

People Groups of China

Strategic Progress Index
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391 people groups (page 1 of 8)

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion ▲
Han Chinese (Xiang)Han Chinese (Xiang)China42,440,000No Longer UnreachedXiang ChineseAgnosticism
Han Chinese (Min Nan)Han Chinese (Min Nan)China35,550,000No Longer UnreachedMin Nan ChineseAgnosticism
Han Chinese (Mandarin)Han Chinese (Mandarin)China901,450,000No Longer UnreachedMandarin ChineseAgnosticism
Han Chinese (Jinyu)Han Chinese (Jinyu)China60,310,000No Longer UnreachedJinyu ChineseAgnosticism
Han Chinese (Gan)Han Chinese (Gan)China41,280,000No Longer UnreachedGan ChineseAgnosticism
NaxiNaxiChina343,000Engaged yet UnreachedNaxiAncestor Worship
RiangRiangChina2,300Unengaged and UnreachedRiang LangAnimism
AwaAwaChina90,500Engaged yet UnreachedWaAnimism
KhmuKhmuChina1,900Unengaged and UnreachedKhmuAnimism
Kong GeKong GeChina1,800Unengaged and UnreachedKon KeuAnimism
QanuQanuChina14,500Unengaged and UnreachedNorthern Qiandong MiaoAnimism
PopeiPopeiChina6,800Unengaged and UnreachedLolopoAnimism
LahuLahuChina593,000No Longer UnreachedLahuAnimism
PalyuPalyuChina15,500Unengaged and UnreachedMandarin ChineseAnimism
LaopangLaopangChina18,000No Longer UnreachedLaopangAnimism
LiminLiminChina126,000Engaged yet UnreachedMandarin ChineseAnimism
NaluoNaluoChina63,000No Longer UnreachedSichuan YiAnimism
MulaoMulaoChina342,000Engaged yet UnreachedMulamAnimism
MichiMichiChina49,500No Longer UnreachedMandarin ChineseAnimism
MangMangChina550Unengaged and UnreachedMangAnimism
A-HmaoA-HmaoChina651,000No Longer UnreachedLarge Flowery MiaoAnimism
Horned MiaoHorned MiaoChina108,000Engaged yet UnreachedHorned MiaoAnimism
Cha Shan YaoCha Shan YaoChina65,000Engaged yet UnreachedLakkiaAnimism
BenBenChina1,500Engaged yet UnreachedMangAnimism
NajuNajuChina2,500Unengaged and UnreachedNaruaAnimism
Northern MujiNorthern MujiChina17,500Unengaged and UnreachedNorthern MujiAnimism
JiasouJiasouChina51,500Unengaged and UnreachedSaniAnimism
LuLuChina4,700Unengaged and UnreachedMandarin ChineseAnimism
SandaSandaChina1,700Unengaged and UnreachedUndeterminedAnimism
PanaPanaChina5,500Unengaged and UnreachedPhana'Animism
Black ThaiBlack ThaiChina48,500Unengaged and UnreachedTai DamAnimism
White ThaiWhite ThaiChina14,500Engaged yet UnreachedTai DónAnimism
ZauzouZauzouChina3,800No Longer UnreachedZauzouAnimism
Tai PongTai PongChina130,000Unengaged and UnreachedTai NüaAnimism
YerongYerongChina750Unengaged and UnreachedYerongAnimism
TulaoTulaoChina5,200Unengaged and UnreachedRukaiAnimism
YoumaiYoumaiChina2,800Unengaged and UnreachedIu MienAnimism
KoreansKoreansChina2,460,000Engaged yet UnreachedKoreanAtheism
XibeXibeChina151,000No Longer UnreachedXibeAtheism
VietnameseVietnameseChina2,800Unengaged and UnreachedVietnameseAtheism
FumaFumaChina1,100No Longer UnreachedHlaiAtheism
Han Chinese (Puxian)Han Chinese (Puxian)China3,100,000No Longer UnreachedPu-Xian ChineseAtheism
Han Chinese (Min Zhong)Han Chinese (Min Zhong)China967,000No Longer UnreachedMin Zhong ChineseAtheism
Han Chinese (Min Dong)Han Chinese (Min Dong)China10,600,000No Longer UnreachedMin Dong ChineseAtheism
Han Chinese (Min Bei)Han Chinese (Min Bei)China11,300,000No Longer UnreachedMin Bei ChineseAtheism
MingMingChina15,500Unengaged and UnreachedMandarin ChineseAtheism
LopiLopiChina20,000Engaged yet UnreachedMandarin ChineseAtheism
ManchuManchuChina131,000No Longer UnreachedMandarin ChineseAtheism
Deaf ChineseDeaf ChineseChina14,270,000Engaged yet UnreachedChinese Sign LanguageAtheism
Eastern Phula YiEastern Phula YiChina303,000Engaged yet UnreachedPholaChinese Folk Religion

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