Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Burmese

Language: Rakhine - (rki)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: India

Also found in: Bangladesh; Myanmar

Population: 54,500

Global Population: 2,247,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Mag of India, numbering 54,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Burmese people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,247,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Rakhine. The primary religion practiced by the Mag is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available