Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: South Himalayan

Language: Nepali (individual language) - (npi)

Alternate Name(s): Lhotshampa

Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: Canada

Also found in: United States

Population: 4,700

Global Population: 58,700

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Bhutanese of Canada, numbering 4,700, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the South Himalayan people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 58,700 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Nepali (individual language). The primary religion practiced by the Bhutanese 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

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available