Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other Backward Class

Language: Tamil - (tam)

Alternate Name(s): Ceylon Tamil

Primary Religion: Hinduism

Country: United Kingdom

Also found in: Cambodia; Canada; France; Germany; Malaysia; Myanmar; Netherlands; Reunion; Seychelles; Singapore; Sri Lanka; Thailand; United States

Population: 74,500

Global Population: 6,601,400

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Sri Lankan Tamil of United Kingdom, numbering 74,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Backward Class people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 6,601,400 in 14 countries. Their primary language is Tamil. The primary religion practiced by the Sri Lankan Tamil 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