Laos

Lao 3,765,000 hab.

R o p3

105643

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Widespread throughout Mekong river valley, Luang Prabang Province south to the Cambodia border; Lao-Khrang dialect is in Nakhonsawan and Nakhon Pathom areas.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

210

R o p2

C0116

People cluster

Lao

Peop name across countries

Lao

Category

3

R o l3

lao

Primary language name

Lao

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1926-1973

Portions year

1906-1967

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

6

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12989.jpg

Photo credits

Cambodia Research Network

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

9

Longitude

105.761440

Latitude

15.294860

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

3.499

Percent christian p c

3.385

Natural name

Lao

Natural pronunciation

lao

Percent christian p g a c

3.505

Percent evangelical

2.000

Percent evangelical p c

1.824

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.889

P c buddhism

88

P c ethnic religions

3

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

4162000

Frontier

N

Map address

m12989_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12989_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12989_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12989/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12989.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Summary

The Lao belong to the Tai linguistic group, which began migrating southward from China in the first millennium after Christ, and which now politically and culturally dominate other Laotian groups. Theravada Buddhism plays a dominant influence in Lao culture, but many elements of Lao culture predate Buddhism. The communist government strictly censors content from the outside world, but many Laotians access the outside world through Thai television programs.

Obstacles

The religion of the Lao creates a very different worldview than that of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures. Changing worldviews presents a difficult and stressful obstacle to their finding their way to the only Savior.

How reach

Pray for Lao followers of Jesus to effectively show how Jesus blesses and heals families and communities.

Pray for church

Pray that the Christian believers among the Lao would fellowship together faithfully and nurture true teachings about the faith. Pray that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith.

Pray for p g

Pray the Lao would not find satisfaction in their current spiritual condition, but rather would hunger to know the living Christ. Pray for the Lord to lead the Lao people to a relationship with Christ that will bless their entire nation.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

mailto:cambodia.peoples@gmail.com

Bible year

1932-2012

Khmu 794,000 hab.

R o p3

114799

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Scattered in north.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Khmu

Category

3

R o l3

kjg

Primary language name

Khmu

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

1918-2016

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

5

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

3

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18878.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

5

Longitude

102.136908

Latitude

19.880221

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

10.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Khmu

Natural pronunciation

kuh-MOO

Percent christian p g a c

9.240

Percent evangelical

9.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

8.066

P c buddhism

33

P c ethnic religions

54

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

921300

Frontier

N

Map address

m00089.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m00089.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18878/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18878.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Hmong Daw 433,000 hab.

R o p3

103844

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Houaphan, Khammouan, Louangphabang, Luang Namtha, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Viengchan, Xiangnabouli, Xiengkhoang provinces and Vientiane (the capital city).

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

230

R o p2

C0138

People cluster

Miao / Hmong

Peop name across countries

Hmong Daw

Category

1

R o l3

mww

Primary language name

Hmong Daw

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1975-1984

Portions year

1922-1984

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

4

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12112.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

6

Longitude

102.980675

Latitude

19.016347

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.000

Percent christian p c

11.511

Natural name

Hmong Daw

Natural pronunciation

mung doh

Percent christian p g a c

32.661

Percent evangelical

3.000

Percent evangelical p c

6.289

Percent evangelical p g a c

11.804

P c buddhism

2

P c ethnic religions

90

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2190000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12112/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12112.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

1997-2011

Phu Thai 245,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108016

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

They live across three countries in Southeast Asia, Laos, Vietnam and Thailand. Phutai may also live in south-west Yunnan Province, China.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Phu Thai

Category

3

R o l3

pht

Primary language name

Phu Thai

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14383.jpg

Photo credits

Chanwit Whanset - Pixabay

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

4

Longitude

106.164150

Latitude

16.748550

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.502

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Phu Thai

Natural pronunciation

foo tye

Percent christian p g a c

1.556

Percent evangelical

0.042

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.675

P c buddhism

79

P c ethnic religions

20

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1069000

Frontier

N

Map address

m14383_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: Ethnologue. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14383_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14383_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14383/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14383.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

It is difficult for researchers to identify the Phutai because they have merged with other communities. In Vietnam they have not been granted status as a distinct ethnic group, but they are one of many subgroups lumped together under the official 'Thai' minority. The name Phutai has a generic meaning, 'Tai people ', which further complicates attempts to classify them. Despite this murky situation, some other ethnic groups envy the Phutai because of their impressive cultural heritage. They are a proud people who still preserve their traditions. The agricultural lifestyle of the Phutai people is very similar to the peoples who surround them. They have a high population in Laos.

Obstacles

Today there are several hundred Phutai Christians in Laos, both Catholic and Protestant, and a similar number in Thailand. The vast majority of Phutai people, however, have never heard the gospel. Their strong sense of community often results in the Phuta

How reach

Phu Thai Christian believers can take the hope of the gospel to their villages by praying for healings and blessings in the name of Jesus Christ.

Pray for p g

Pray for signs and wonders among them and for great breakthroughs with a rapid multiplication of disciples and house churches. Pray for bold workers who are driven by the love of the Holy Spirit to go to them. Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among them.

Photo credit u r l

https://pixabay.com/photos/girl-traditional-clothing-thai-6342671/

Hmong Njua 234,000 hab.

R o p3

114106

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Houaphan, Khammouan, Louangphabang, Luang Namtha, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Viengchan, Xiangnabouli, Xiengkhoang provinces, and Vientiane (the capital city).

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

230

R o p2

C0138

People cluster

Miao / Hmong

Peop name across countries

Hmong Njua

Category

1

R o l3

hnj

Primary language name

Hmong Njua

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18495.jpg

Photo credits

AlivePhoto - Shutterstock

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

10

Longitude

102.982804

Latitude

19.016780

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.000

Percent christian p c

11.511

Natural name

Hmong Njua

Natural pronunciation

mung JOO-ah

Percent christian p g a c

15.780

Percent evangelical

3.000

Percent evangelical p c

6.289

Percent evangelical p g a c

5.523

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

96

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

800800

Frontier

N

Map address

m18495_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18495_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18495_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18495/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18495.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2000-2011

Lao Phuan 162,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108011

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

The majority live in at least ten provinces of central and north-east Thailand, especially in Udon Thani, Lopburi and Sukkothai provinces. In Laos they inhabit six different provinces and regions in the central and northern parts of the country. The main location of the Phuan is near the Plain of Jars in Xiangkhoang Province.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Lao Phuan

Category

1

R o l3

phu

Primary language name

Phuan

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14379.jpg

Photo credits

PTD Phonsavan - Wikimedia

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

103.295420

Latitude

19.561120

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Lao Phuan

Natural pronunciation

lao foo-AHN

Percent christian p g a c

1.281

Percent evangelical

0.800

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.417

P c buddhism

95

P c ethnic religions

4

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

363600

Frontier

N

Map address

m14379_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY 3.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14379_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14379_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14379/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14379.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Lao people are renowned for being gentle, friendly and peace-loving. Their communities revolve around close-knit family ties. They have a high birth rate, perhaps because of how they value families. The ancestors of these people are believed to have migrated southward from China approximately 1,000 years ago.

Obstacles

Not wanting to acknowledge the reality of sin and the need for forgiveness of sin is sometimes an obstacle to accepting the Gospel message.

How reach

Ask the Lord to raise up and send out a new generation of fruitful, multiplying witnesses from among the Lao Phuan people.

Pray for church

There are Christian believers among the Lao; pray they will be united in love, around truth. Pray they will be without any kind of impurity, or greed.

Pray for p g

Pray the Lao community will retain the good features of their culture while also learning to follow Christ. Pray they be given the gift of faith to trust in him.

Photo credit u r l

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Phuan_Girls.JPG

Thai 157,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

101940

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Champasak and Savannakhet provinces, Vientiane City. Phontong district.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

303

R o p2

C0215

People cluster

Thai

Peop name across countries

Thai

Category

1

R o l3

tha

Primary language name

Thai

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1843-1977

Portions year

1834-1967

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

1

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11277.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest-Operation Myanmar

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

26

Longitude

102.617565

Latitude

17.965765

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.600

Percent christian p c

0.876

Natural name

Thai

Natural pronunciation

tye

Percent christian p g a c

1.558

Percent evangelical

0.300

Percent evangelical p c

0.381

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.871

P c buddhism

95

P c ethnic religions

3

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

22408000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11277/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11277.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Many Thai in Laos earn their living from the bounty of the Mekong River. In parts of the river, the Paa Beuk (giant catfish) is caught every year between mid-April and May when the river is at its lowest. The giant catfish is believed to be the largest fresh-water fish in the world, measuring up to three meters (10 feet) in length and weighing up to 300 kg (660 pounds). A single fish can fetch up to US$ 4500 when sold to restaurants in Bangkok. In recent years the number of catfish caught has decreased to between 40-60 per season, suggesting that they will soon be unavailable.

Obstacles

The identity of the Thai people is wrapped up in their adherence to Buddhism. It is a common saying that "To be Thai is to be Buddhist." This cultural-religious tie has prevented many Thais from becoming Christians.

How reach

Thai Christian believers in Thailand can reach out to those in Laos.

Pray for p g

Pray God will have mercy on the Thai, doing whatever it takes to place them in a position to receive him. Pray that God's Kingdom would come to people living along the entire length of the mighty Mekong River.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Bible year

1883-2020

Tai Lue 142,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

114183

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali, Luang Namtha, Bokeo, Oudomxai, Xaignabouri, and Luang Prabang provinces

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai Lue

Category

1

R o l3

khb

Primary language name

Lu

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

1933

Portions year

1921-1932

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18566.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest-Operation Myanmar

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

6

Longitude

102.305550

Latitude

21.920840

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.100

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai Lue

Natural pronunciation

tie LOO

Percent christian p g a c

0.432

Percent evangelical

0.100

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.268

P c buddhism

80

P c ethnic religions

20

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1107900

Frontier

Y

Map address

m18566_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18566_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18566_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18566/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18566.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Laos is a small, land-locked nation in Southeast Asia. The Tai Lue people of Laos live in the northern part of the country near the Chinese border. The Tai Lue dwell in villages near rivers. Most Tai Lue make their living growing and selling wet rice and other crops. Other Tai Lue fish and make jewelry from silver. Their women are expert weavers and embroiderers.

Obstacles

The region where the Tai Lue live in Laos is isolated. Foreign missionaries are not allowed to enter the area.

How reach

The JESUS Film and God's Story video are both available in the Lu language. The Tai Lue are primarily an oral culture, so these would be good resources for them.

Pray for church

Pray that the tiny numbers of believers among the Tai Lue would be strengthened in the faith and share the good news with their families and neighbors.

Pray for p g

Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of the Tai Lue so that they will be receptive to the gospel. Pray that the gospel would spread rapidly throughout the Tai Lue people and that Christ would be glorified.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tai Kao 113,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109710

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Houaphan, Phongsali, Luang Prabang, Xiangkhoang provinces, and Vientiane City

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai Don, White Tai

Category

1

R o l3

twh

Primary language name

Tai Don

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2024

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18689.jpg

Photo credits

John Shedrick - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

4

Longitude

104.527890

Latitude

20.256580

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai Kao

Natural pronunciation

tie cow

Percent christian p g a c

0.712

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.178

P c buddhism

25

P c ethnic religions

75

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

493000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m18689_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18689_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18689_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18689/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18689.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Tai Kao or “White” Tai receive their name from the color of their women's clothing. They live in northern Laos and Vietnam, and most live in villages near a river or stream. They make their living through agriculture, and wet rice is their main crop and source of food. Men and women share the duties of farming, raising children and cleaning house. The Tai Kao are known for being polite, respectful of others and hospitable. The Tai Kao mix Buddhism with folk religion. If a son becomes a Buddhist monk, it is an honor for his family. Chinese followers of Christ can send workers to the White Tai.

Obstacles

The Laotian government does not allow foreign missionaries in the areas where the Tai Kao live. There may be no Christian believers among the Tai Kao of Laos.

Pray for p g

Pray for Christian believers among the Vietnamese Tai Kao to share the good news with their Tai Kao neighbors in Laos. Ask God to grant wisdom and favor to anyone taking Christ to this tribe. Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of the Tai Kao towards Christ and his work on the cross, so they will be receptive to the gospel.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/52440525@N08/16469322911

So 94,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109364

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

They live on both sides of the Laos-Thailand border, especially in northern Savannakhet Province and southern Khammouan Province in Laos. An additional group of So people inhabit 53 villages in north-east Thailand.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

So

Category

3

R o l3

sss

Primary language name

So (Laos)

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

1980-2025

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14966.jpg

Photo credits

Ray Mason

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

105.427040

Latitude

17.016210

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.424

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

So

Percent christian p g a c

1.235

Percent evangelical

1.023

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.835

P c buddhism

88

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

169000

Frontier

N

Map address

m14966_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14966_la.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14966/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14966.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The So of Laos are primarily farmers. They cultivate a wide variety of crops, such as rice, fruit, and vegetables, for both consumption and trade. They are poorer than most of the surrounding ethnic groups and are therefore dependent on the Lao for many goods and services. Among the So, the village is considered the most significant political unit of society. Each village is led by a headman, and each family is led by the father. "Although the So often show an intense interest in scripture, they have not yet overcome the spiritual barriers that keep them from embracing the King of Kings. Their families and relatives all fear that if any one of them abandons worship of the spirits, the entire family will be punished."

Obstacles

Fear is one of the obstacles to the Gospel experienced by the So. Please pray they will be set free from fear.

How reach

Pray for spiritually mature, indigenous workers to take the liberating news of Christ to the So tribe. Laos has a number of evangelical churches, and people in these churches can take the Gospel to unreached tribes in their own country.

Pray for church

Please pray for the few individuals in the So tribe who identify themselves as Christians. They need to be taught how to quickly confess sin, and then trust God's Spirit to fill them and give them the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

Pray for p g

Pray the poor So tribe will be able to improve their standard of living, and will care for those unable to care for themselves.

N t online

Y

Bru, Western 94,000 hab.

R o p3

110773

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan and Savannahkhet provinces: central and southern areas.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Bru, Western

Category

1

R o l3

brv

Primary language name

Bru, Western

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2023

Portions year

2007-2015

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15358.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

106.207971

Latitude

16.699571

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

12.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Western Bru

Percent christian p g a c

11.300

Percent evangelical

8.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

7.650

P c buddhism

80

P c ethnic religions

8

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

114000

Frontier

N

Map address

m00031.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m00031.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15358/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15358.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Katang, Northern 74,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

104721

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Salavan province: centered in Toumlan district; Savannakhet province: Nong and Phin districts.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Katang, Northern

Category

1

R o l3

ncq

Primary language name

Katang, Northern

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2017

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12566.jpg

Photo credits

BigBrotherMouse - Wikimedia

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.403700

Latitude

16.252650

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.080

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Northern Katang

Natural pronunciation

kah-TAHNG

Percent christian p g a c

0.080

Percent evangelical

0.075

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.075

P c buddhism

30

P c ethnic religions

70

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

74000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m12566_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12566_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12566_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12566/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12566.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Traditionally, the Katang lived in longhouses, and extended families dwelled under one roof. The Katang people produce textiles and sell them to Western and Asian tourists. They are dispersed over a wide-spread area of southern Laos. In recent decades, many have moved down from the hills onto the plains, where they have lost much of their cultural heritage and are on the way to becoming like the Lao majority.

Obstacles

Most Katang are too bound by fear to consider defying their gods and embracing Jesus Christ. Although most Katang have absolutely no awareness of the gospel or the claims of Jesus Christ, there is one Katang church in Laos, with approximately 100 known believers. They have faced great opposition from local authorities, shamans and community leaders, who believe their presence will bring a curse on the village from the spirits they have worshiped for countless generations.

How reach

One way to reach the Katang people is through stories from Scripture.

Pray for p g

Ask God to bless and anoint the small Katang church in Laos. May they show their neighbors what it is like to be blessed by the King of kings! Pray for a clear presentation of the gospel truth and open ears to hear. Pray the Holy Spirit would convict the Katang of sin, righteousness and judgment and that many would find Christ.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Katang_father_and_son_dig_for_crickets.JPG

Han Chinese, Mandarin 73,000 hab.

R o p3

103686

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

People i d1

11

R o p1

A002

Affinity bloc

East Asian Peoples

People i d2

161

R o p2

C0065

People cluster

Chinese

Peop name across countries

Han Chinese, Mandarin

Category

3

R o l3

cmn

Primary language name

Chinese, Mandarin

Number languages spoken

3

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1857-1981

Portions year

1864-1986

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

7

R l g3 p c

7

R l g3 p g a c

7

Primary religion

Non-Religious

Primary religion p c

Non-Religious

Primary religion p g a c

Non-Religious

P c islam

2.000000

P c non religious

44

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12051.jpg

Photo credits

Jakob Montrasio - Wikimedia

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

42

Longitude

106.041440

Latitude

16.431880

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

8.000

Percent christian p c

9.840

Natural name

Mandarin Chinese

Percent christian p g a c

9.907

Percent evangelical

5.000

Percent evangelical p c

7.936

Percent evangelical p g a c

8.267

P c buddhism

13

P c ethnic religions

33

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

923069400

Frontier

N

Map address

m12051.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Map credits

People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12051.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12051.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12051/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12051.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Chinese_model_smiling_at_the_camera_in_office_environment_%286759452607%29.jpg

Bible year

1874-2018

Laven 63,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

105682

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Champasak, Xekong, Saravan provinces

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Laven

Category

1

R o l3

lbo

Primary language name

Laven

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13013.jpg

Photo credits

Yves Picq - Wikimedia

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

106.332420

Latitude

15.286460

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.003

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Laven

Natural pronunciation

lah-VEN

Percent christian p g a c

0.002

Percent evangelical

0.003

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.002

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

101000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m13013_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13013_la.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13013/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13013.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The ancestors of the Laven (or Bolaven) were part of the great Khmer empire that flourished from the ninth to thirteenth centuries. The empire, which encompassed present-day Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and parts of Vietnam, declined after the Thai and Vietnamese invasions. They raise a number of crops, including Irish potatoes, which were introduced by the French when Laos was ruled by the French. The influence of Buddhism is clearly seen in Laven society, but it serves more as a veneer to their traditional ethnic religions, such as ancestor worship and animism. The Laven believe that the ancestral spirits remain actively involved in their lives and should be cared for and fed.

Obstacles

No scripture is reported as available in the Laven language.

How reach

There are as many Laven people in the United States as there are in Laos. Please pray the Lord will be calling many in the USA to himself and then will send some back to their countrymen in Laos to bring them news about the Savior.

Pray for church

There are likely no followers of Jesus today among the Laven people. Prayer is needed.

Pray for p g

Please pray the Lord will raise up a strong church for his name among the Laven, both in Laos and in the USA.

Photo credit u r l

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Laos_Lawae082137a.jpg

Akha 63,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

100185

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali and Luang Namtha provinces.

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10223.jpg

Photo credits

Arian Zwegers - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

5

Longitude

101.845765

Latitude

21.489835

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

3.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha

Natural pronunciation

AH-kah

Percent christian p g a c

19.952

Percent evangelical

2.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

7.789

P c buddhism

35

P c ethnic religions

62

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

627000

Frontier

N

Map address

m10223_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10223_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10223_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10223/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10223.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Luma Akha inhabit several villages in the Boun-Tai District of Phongsali Province in northern Laos. They live in an opium producing area, and today, one in ten Akha are said to be addicted to opium. In addition to being able to recite their long genealogies, which reach back more than 60 generations, the Akha are also able to remember the migration routes their ancestors took to arrive at their present locations. The Luma Akha are animists and ancestor worshippers. One Burmese evangelist, when he visited an Akha village in Myanmar, reported, "As we approached the village, we saw evidence that the battle we would be fighting was spiritual, not physical. Above the entrance way to the village were animal skulls and demonic symbols.... altars around the perimeter of the village still fresh with blood from sacrificed dogs, goats and chickens."

Obstacles

Workers can expect spiritual opposition as they present Jesus to the Akha. They need to be prepared for this, but not intimidated.

How reach

There are believers in tribes near the Luma Akha. Pray they will be obedient to the command of Christ to share the good news they have received.

Pray for church

Please pray for the few Luma Akha who are Christians. They need spiritual protection, and they need mentors and teachers to help them.

Pray for p g

Please pray the Luma Akha will be set free from opium addiction, and will find other crops to raise that will generate as much profit as opium.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/azwegers/44114403332/

Bible year

2001-2018

Kui 52,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

105352

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

The majority live in east-central Thailand in the three provinces of Ubon Ratchathani, Sisaket and Surin. Over 50,000 Kui inhabit more than 70 villages in neighboring parts of southern Laos, while another 20,000 make their homes in north-east Cambodia.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Kui

Category

1

R o l3

kdt

Primary language name

Kuay

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

1978-2020

Portions year

1965-1992

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19055.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

105.961880

Latitude

15.955400

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Kui

Natural pronunciation

kway

Percent christian p g a c

2.008

Percent evangelical

0.900

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.468

P c buddhism

75

P c ethnic religions

24

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

521000

Frontier

N

Map address

m19055_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19055_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19055_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19055/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19055.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Katang, Southern 46,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

117892

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Salavan province: Salavan and Tumlan districts.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Katang, Southern

Category

1

R o l3

sct

Primary language name

Katang, Southern

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.392717

Latitude

15.719023

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.080

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Southern Katang

Percent christian p g a c

0.080

Percent evangelical

0.075

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.075

P c buddhism

30

P c ethnic religions

70

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

46000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m21062_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: SIL / WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m21062_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m21062_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/21062/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Phunoi 44,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108015

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali, Oudomxai, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, and Houaphan provinces

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Phunoi, Cong

Category

3

R o l3

pho

Primary language name

Phunoi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14382.jpg

Photo credits

CIAT - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

102.157640

Latitude

21.664730

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Phunoi

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

30

P c ethnic religions

70

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

44000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m14382_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14382_la.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14382/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14382.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Phunoi hunt and gather forest products and farm the land. Their practice of shifting cultivation prevents them from establishing permanent villages. Those living in the hills are firmly entrenched in their customs and traditions. In contrast, those who live closer to the lowland areas engage in limited trade with the neighboring villages, acquiring their languages and cultures. Their houses are built above the ground, allowing the family livestock—poultry, pigs, and goats—to run freely under them. The social structure tends to be based on family units, with villages organized around tribal lineage.

Obstacles

Phunoi live in an area known for opium trafficking. This makes travel difficult and can hinder missionary work. The inclusivity of this people group, their remote location, and their long history of practicing ethnic religion present challenges.

Pray for p g

Pray for Phunoi decision makers to open their communities to Christ's ambassadors. Pray that the hearts of the Phunoi will be stirred to hunger after the bread of life and thirst for the living water. Pray that a family-based movement to Christ will transform Phunoi society, blessing them spiritually and economically. Pray for the Lord to send and empower believers to share the gospel with the Phunoi and make many disciples.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ciat/15778566724

Thai, Northern 41,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

104960

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bokeo, Luang Namtha, Oudomxai, and Xaignabouri provinces.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

303

R o p2

C0215

People cluster

Thai

Peop name across countries

Thai, Northern

Category

1

R o l3

nod

Primary language name

Thai, Northern

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

1914-2017

Portions year

1867-2012

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12666.jpg

Photo credits

ฉวีวรรณ เพิ่มโภค - Pixabay

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

100.667460

Latitude

20.013250

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.876

Natural name

Northern Thai

Natural pronunciation

tye

Percent christian p g a c

0.198

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.381

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.029

P c buddhism

95

P c ethnic religions

5

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

7792000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m12666_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12666_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12666_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12666/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12666.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The large Northern Thai community dominates north and northwest Thailand, being centered around the city of Chiang Mai. They have followed Buddhism for 1,000 years. Like other Theravada Buddhists, they today mix their beliefs with numerous animistic rituals. Protestant missionaries have worked in northern Thailand for about 150 years, but response from the Northern Thai has been painstakingly slow.

Obstacles

The belief system of the Thai people doesn't emphasize the reality of sin, and the need for forgiveness. They may not know they need a Savior.

How reach

Much sustained prayer is needed to cause the Thai to become aware of their spiritual need. May the Lord open the eyes of the Thai.

Pray for church

There are some followers of Christ among the Northern Thai. Pray they will not mix Buddhist or animistic beliefs with the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pray for strong commitment to Christ, and for holy living.

Pray for p g

Pray for Thai families to be drawn to Jesus and to the Bible to find out more about this man, Jesus. Pray the Thai will increasingly desire a solution for their sin problem. Pray they will desire a Savior, someone who can provide forgiveness for sin and power to live this life victoriously.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://pixabay.com/zh/photos/smile-woman-be-happy-885243/

Talieng 41,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109758

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Xekong and Attapu provinces, Dakchung, Lamam, and Sanxai districts.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Talieng

Category

2

R o l3

tdf

Primary language name

Talieng

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15216.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.102050

Latitude

16.528750

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.200

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Talieng

Natural pronunciation

TAH-lee-ehng

Percent christian p g a c

0.200

Percent evangelical

0.115

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.115

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

41000

Frontier

N

Map address

m15216_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15216_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15216_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15216/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15216.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Talieng means "headhunters," and they are concentrated in remote mountainous areas near Laos' border with Vietnam. Many remain in extremely isolated communities, around 5,000 feet above sea-level, and they have little or no interaction with other groups. They still retain their own customs and traditional dress. Talieng people in Laos construct houses for the spirits and deities they believe can protect and bless them.

Obstacles

There are a number of Talieng Christians in Vietnam, but the massive mountains and political restrictions between Vietnam and Laos have prevented the gospel from spreading across the border.

How reach

The Talieng need the abundant life that only comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ. Disciples of the Lord Jesus who know how to communicate the truth of the gospel can go, serve and share.

Pray for p g

Pray the Talieng people, especially those in remote areas, would hear and respond to the abundant grace of Jesus. Pray there would soon be a strong church planting movement among the Talieng of Laos. Wrestle in prayer against the powerful spirits and witchcraft keeping the Talieng in spiritual chains.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Mal 40,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

114651

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Xaignabouri province, Phiang district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Mal

Category

1

R o l3

mlf

Primary language name

Mal

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

1994-2015

Portions year

1983

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18842.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

101.273870

Latitude

19.306300

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Mal

Percent christian p g a c

2.449

Percent evangelical

1.800

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.710

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

98

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

45000

Frontier

N

Map address

m18842_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18842_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18842_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18842/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18842.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Mal (also known as the Madi, Htin, or Tin), are related to the Phai ethnic group. Mal communities are located within the Phiang District of Laos' Xaignabouri Province, west of the Mekong River. They are a poverty-stricken people who use slash-and-burn agricultural techniques that quickly deplete the soil and yield meager harvests. The Mal prefer to marry within their own villages, often with first cousins.

Obstacles

The Mal are animists who look to shamans rather than Jesus for healing and blessing. Few are open to spiritual change.

How reach

Assisting the Mal by teaching them improved farming techniques could open the door to teaching them about Christ. A few Mal accept the Lord in 1992 when a shaman chose to follow Christ. Equipping the remnant of Mal believers for evangelism could be a way

Pray for church

Pray for mission organizations to develop strategies that include agricultural assistance and discipleship. Pray for the Lord to establish his Church among the Mal and for the good news to spread throughout this people group, leading to strong disciples.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Bru, Eastern 37,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

102833

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

East Savannahkhet Province, Sepone district; southeast Khammouan Province, Boulapha district.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Bru, Eastern

Category

2

R o l3

bru

Primary language name

Bru, Eastern

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1981-2009

Portions year

1968

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11686.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

106.537772

Latitude

16.605742

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.991

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Eastern Bru

Natural pronunciation

broo

Percent christian p g a c

6.209

Percent evangelical

1.495

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

4.334

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

98

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

133000

Frontier

N

Map address

m00031.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m00031.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11686/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11686.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Eastern Bru are rice farmers who use slash and burn cultivation. They also gather products from the forest to sell or trade, such as wild date, mahogany, teak and rosewood. The Eastern Bru have adopted the Laotian way of life, and although they are citizens of Laos, most of them have no viable representation in the government.

Obstacles

The Eastern Bru practice traditional religion, with ancestor worship being the most important activity. If not appeased, these ancestral spirits cause illnesses. The Eastern Bru also believe that each village has a particular "guardian spirit." It is hard to overcome such well-ingrained beliefs.

How reach

The Eastern Bru land still needs to be cleared from deadly landmines dropped during the Vietnam War 50 years ago. These still can kill people who are hoeing a rice field. Perhaps Christ followers can help remove these mines as a labor of love.

Pray for p g

Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended families, so the gospel will spread rapidly. Pray for the spiritual lives of the Eastern Bru people to become fruitful as they follow Christ. Pray for the lives and culture of the Eastern Bru people to evidence the reign of the Kingdom of God as they open to the gospel, and for the beauty of Jesus to be seen in them.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Bible year

2014

Iu Mien 37,000 hab.

R o p3

104117

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali, Luang Namtha, Bokeo, and Xaignabouri provinces.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

319

R o p2

C0232

People cluster

Yao-Mien

Peop name across countries

Iu Mien

Category

1

R o l3

ium

Primary language name

Iu Mien

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1975-1991

Portions year

1932-1996

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12289.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

6

Longitude

101.272860

Latitude

21.080010

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

8.000

Percent christian p c

0.811

Natural name

Iu Mien

Natural pronunciation

yoo mee-EN

Percent christian p g a c

2.336

Percent evangelical

7.900

Percent evangelical p c

0.345

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.029

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

92

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1677500

Frontier

N

Map address

m12289_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12289_la.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12289/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12289.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2007-2008

Ta Oi, Upper 36,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109837

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Saravan, Savannakhet, and Xekong provinces, Ta-Oy district.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Ta Oi, Upper

Category

3

R o l3

tth

Primary language name

Ta'oih, Upper

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2010

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

4

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15260.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

106.832830

Latitude

16.091940

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Upper Ta Oi

Percent christian p g a c

2.000

Percent evangelical

1.800

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.790

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

98

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

91000

Frontier

N

Map address

m15260_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15260_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15260_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15260/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15260.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Deaf 36,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

116642

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

People i d1

26

R o p1

A017

Affinity bloc

Deaf

People i d2

328

R o p2

C0252

People cluster

Deaf

Peop name across countries

Deaf

Category

1

R o l3

lso

Primary language name

Laos Sign Language

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

3

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

9

R l g3 p c

9

R l g3 p g a c

9

Primary religion

Unknown

Primary religion p c

Unknown

Primary religion p g a c

Unknown

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

100

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19007.jpg

Photo credits

Kate Nelson/AusAID - Wikimedia

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

164

Longitude

104.518000

Latitude

18.387000

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

3.723

Natural name

Deaf

Natural pronunciation

def

Percent christian p g a c

3.723

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.796

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

27763250

Frontier

Y

Map address

m19007_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19007_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19007_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19007/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19007.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://tinyurl.com/89ffm33y

Prai 32,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108003

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali and Xaignabouri provinces.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Prai

Category

1

R o l3

prt

Primary language name

Prai

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2019

Portions year

1987-2013

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14377.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

101.391280

Latitude

19.268600

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Prai

Percent christian p g a c

1.000

Percent evangelical

0.900

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.584

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

53000

Frontier

N

Map address

m14377_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14377_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14377_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14377/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14377.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Prai are generally known as a poverty-stricken and despised people, with a poor sense of self-worth. In some places they have hired themselves out to Hmong and Mien as menial laborers. Their hard lives contribute to their generally dejected appearance. Whatever property or wealth a Prai family is able to gather is inherited by the youngest daughter. The Prai "typically subsist by hunting for wild game, raising domestic animals and farming small plots of land. Since metal is taboo in their culture, they are particularly skilled at manipulating bamboo to make everything needed around the house; for floor mats and baskets they interweave pared bamboo with a black-colored grass to create bold geometric patterns."

Obstacles

There is very little gospel witness throughout Laos. The government tries to stamp out Christian outreach.

How reach

There are about 100 Christ followers among the Prai people in Laos that can reach their families and villages.

Pray for p g

Pray God would breathe his life and fire into the few known Prai believers in Laos. Pray for believers to make disciples among the Prai people who in turn will make more disciples. Pray the Prai would be set free from the evil spirits and traditions that have bound them for centuries.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Pong 30,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108116

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Houaphan province, Viangthong and Houamuang districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Pong

Category

3

R o l3

pnx

Primary language name

Phong-Kniang

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14442.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

103.977370

Latitude

19.991110

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.015

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Pong

Percent christian p g a c

0.015

Percent evangelical

0.015

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.015

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

30000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m14442_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14442_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14442_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14442/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14442.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Pong live in extended families. When two young Pong get married, they move in with the bride's family. They remain there until they have children. If they fail to produce a son, however, they must permanently live with the bride's family. The Pong are also very superstitious. When a Pong dies, a boy from the family of the deceased throws three stones on the ancestral altar. They believe this represents the anger the spirit of the house feels when it loses one of the residents. The body is then left in the house for up to a week before being covered in fragrant leaves, put into a coffin, and buried.

Obstacles

There are almost no Christians among the Pong of Laos. All Pong are animists. Few have ever heard of Jesus Christ. Their remote geographical location and small, close-knit communities have ensured their isolation from Christianity.

Pray for p g

Ask God to send laborers to focus on the Pong specifically. Pray that the Pong will put their faith in Christ. Pray they will experience his love and grace. Pray for a movement to Christ among the Pong.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tai Dam 30,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109709

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Houaphan, Xiangkhoang, Luang Prabang, Phongsali, Phongsali, Luang Namtha, Xaignabouri, Vientiane provinces

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai Dam

Category

1

R o l3

blt

Primary language name

Tai Dam

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2013-2014

Portions year

1982-2000

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15187.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

4

Longitude

102.725420

Latitude

19.236550

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.200

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai Dam

Natural pronunciation

tie DAHM

Percent christian p g a c

0.176

Percent evangelical

0.177

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.136

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

955500

Frontier

N

Map address

m15187_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15187_la.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15187/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15187.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Brao 29,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

101655

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapu and Champasak provinces, Samakkhizai, Phoubong, Sanxai, Xaisettha, and Pakxong districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Brao

Category

1

R o l3

brb

Primary language name

Brao

Primary language dialect

Palau

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2007-2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10960.jpg

Photo credits

Cambodia Research Network

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

106.600370

Latitude

14.562160

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Brao

Percent christian p g a c

3.691

Percent evangelical

0.761

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.821

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

41600

Frontier

N

Map address

m10960_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10960_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10960_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10960/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10960.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The word bru literally means "mountain." They probably gave this name to them regarding their geographical location. Their villages are typically along the banks of rivers or streams. Most Brao are rice farmers who use the slash and burn method of cultivation. Since much of the area is covered with brush and tall grass, they first clear the plots by burning off the vegetation. Then they grow crops on it for three or four years before moving to new territory.

Obstacles

There are only scripture portions in the Brao language making it difficult for anyone to share the true gospel.

How reach

Christ followers from nearby Vietnam or Cambodia can be Christ bearers to the Brao people.

Pray for p g

Pray for gospel workers to catch a vision for reaching the Brao people for Jesus and that in God's sovereign timing their hearts would be open and ready to follow him. Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended Brao families so the gospel will spread rapidly among this people group. Pray for the lives and culture of the Brao people to evidence the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God as they open to the gospel, and for the beauty of Jesus to be seen in them.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

mailto:cambodia.peoples@gmail.com

Tai Khang 28,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

104572

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

They are concentrated in the Xam-Tai District of Houaphan Province, near the Vietnam border, while a diaspora group lives further south in the Viangthong District of Borikhamxai Province.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Tai Khang

Category

1

R o l3

kyp

Primary language name

Kang

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

1

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12490.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

101.918870

Latitude

21.441660

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Tai Khang

Percent christian p g a c

0.597

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.179

P c buddhism

55

P c ethnic religions

45

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

70000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m12490_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: Ethnologue Text. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12490_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12490_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12490/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12490.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

There is some doubt as to whether the main religion of the Tai Khang should be listed as Buddhism or as Animism. Traditionally, they have been animists, but more recently they have come under the influence of Buddhism. The twin strongholds of animistic spirit-worship and Theravada Buddhism continue to grip the hearts of the Tai Khang to this day. They believe in a pantheon of spirits who inhabit the earth. The spirits of their ancestors supposedly roam the earth, and, if treated properly, are benign and bring good luck. Deities are the souls of people who lived especially virtuous lives.

Obstacles

Laos does not provide a welcome to overt Christian missionary efforts, and there is no scripture reported in the Kang language.

How reach

Please pray for Christian workers who will be able to communicate clearly in the language of the Tai Khang people and who will be accepted by the Tai Khang.

Pray for church

There are no reported followers of Jesus among the Tai Khang but there may be a few among the Tai Khang of China. Please pray for any believers among this people group.

Pray for p g

The Tai Khang need much prayer to enable them to break free from their current belief systems, which they have followed for hundreds of years.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tai Daeng 28,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109708

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Houaphan, Xiangkhoang, Borikhamxai, Phongsali, and Luang Prabang provinces

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai Daeng

Category

3

R o l3

tyr

Primary language name

Tai Daeng

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15186.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

104.531340

Latitude

20.023210

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai Daeng

Natural pronunciation

tie DANG

Percent christian p g a c

1.291

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.301

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

204000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m15186_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15186_la.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15186/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15186.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Oy 26,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

107716

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapu and Champasak provinces. 21 villages. Samakkhixai, Sanamxai, and Pakxong districts.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Oy

Category

3

R o l3

oyb

Primary language name

Oy

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2025

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

4

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14238.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.651570

Latitude

15.358530

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Oy

Percent christian p g a c

1.000

Percent evangelical

0.800

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.800

P c buddhism

60

P c ethnic religions

39

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

26000

Frontier

N

Map address

m14238.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14238.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14238.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14238/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14238.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Oy say they originated in China and have lived in their present location for 150 years. Some of the Oy live in 21 villages on the fertile Boloven Plateau region of southern Laos and others live at the foot of the plateau. Many of the Mon Khmer groups in the south are grouped together so that the Oy live intermingled with Brau and Ngae peoples.

Obstacles

The Laos government has persecuted the believers greatly including imprisonment for their pastors.

How reach

There are more than 200 believers today meeting in several churches. They can be used of God to take Christ to their neighbors.

Pray for p g

Pray for Oy leaders to experience and embrace the glory and power of Jesus Christ. Pray for loving and determined workers. Pray for the Lord to make a way for the gospel to penetrate Oy families and villages.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Katu, Western 25,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

104595

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Saravan province, Damouay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Katu, Western

Category

3

R o l3

kuf

Primary language name

Katu, Western

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12503.jpg

Photo credits

Pierre André - Wikimedia

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.671312

Latitude

16.254128

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Western Katu

Percent christian p g a c

1.000

Percent evangelical

0.800

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.800

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

25000

Frontier

N

Map address

m00045.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m00045.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12503/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12503.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Katu people inhabit 40 villages in Laos and Vietnam. They live in long rectangular houses in the forests. Each Katu home contains between two to eight families. Katu women traditionally tattooed their faces, but this custom has been dying out in recent decades. The Katu tend towards monogamous families, but rich men and village leaders are allowed to have two or more wives. Weddings are very costly for the groom and his family. They are required to pay a dowry worth the equivalent of 15 buffaloes. If they are unable to pay, the groom must live with his wife's family after marriage and work the debt off.

Obstacles

It is very difficult to access many Katu villages because of the lack of roads in the area.

How reach

Christ followers from Vietnam can take the Lord to the Western Katu.

Pray for p g

Pray for a clear presentation of the gospel message leading to a movement to Christ. Ask God to send Katu believers in Vietnam to their lost relatives in Laos. Pray a strong evangelizing church would soon emerge among the demon fearing Katu of Laos. Pray for Katu elders in Laos to have the spiritual discernment and hunger to seek and find the Living Christ.

Photo credit u r l

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Laos_Plateau_des_Bolovens_weaving_in_Ban_Lao_Ngam_(4).jpg

Lamet 25,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

104890

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Namtha, Bokeo, and Oudomxai provinces

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Lamet

Category

1

R o l3

lbn

Primary language name

Rmeet

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12649.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

100.987410

Latitude

20.385500

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Lamet

Percent christian p g a c

1.024

Percent evangelical

0.800

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.795

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

25200

Frontier

N

Map address

m12649_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12649_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12649_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12649/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12649.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Lamet have retained their customs and traditional dress and have not allowed themselves to be assimilated by other ethnic groups in the area. Their villages are not easily entered and visitors are not always welcomed. For several years after a wedding the couple lives with the wife's relatives. Only after 3-4 years are the couple allowed to start their own home. The Lamet build a house to accommodate the spirits they believe control their lives. The spirit house is positioned in the center of the village.

Obstacles

Visitors to this tribe may be viewed with suspicion and hostility, and spiritual opposition can be expected.

How reach

Perhaps people who know how to tell stories from scripture will be able to win the trust of this tribe and communicate the good news of Jesus to them. Gospel recordings are also available.

Pray for church

Please pray for the few followers of Jesus among the Lamet tribe, that they will completely forsake honoring evil spirits and cling fully to the Holy Spirit of Christ. Pray they will learn to live in the power of God's Spirit, which will produce love, joy, patience, and all the fruit of the Spirit.

Pray for p g

Pray for the Lamet tribe to see the need for their children to attend school, becoming literate and able to help their people cope with the changing world of the 21st century.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Ta Oi, Lower 24,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

115455

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Xekong Province, Kaleum district; Salavan Province, northwest of Saravan town.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Ta Oi, Lower

Category

3

R o l3

tto

Primary language name

Ta'oih, Lower

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.887210

Latitude

15.915380

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.100

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Lower Ta Oi

Percent christian p g a c

0.100

Percent evangelical

0.100

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.100

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

24000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m19360_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: SIL / WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19360_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19360_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19360/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Vietnamese 22,000 hab.

R o p3

105018

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Xekong, Phongsali, Houaphan provinces, Vientiane City.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

316

R o p2

C0228

People cluster

Vietnamese

Peop name across countries

Vietnamese

Category

3

R o l3

vie

Primary language name

Vietnamese

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1914-2011

Portions year

1890-1989

J p scale

2

J p scale p c

2

J p scale p g a c

2

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

4

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

17

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12700.jpg

Photo credits

Dragon Images - Shutterstock

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

29

Longitude

105.222580

Latitude

16.480970

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

9.000

Percent christian p c

9.924

Natural name

Vietnamese

Natural pronunciation

vee-et-nahm-EEZ

Percent christian p g a c

9.924

Percent evangelical

1.800

Percent evangelical p c

1.456

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.456

P c buddhism

59

P c ethnic religions

9

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

6

Region code

2

Population p g a c

90248400

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12700/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12700.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Minimally Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-2.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

1916-2020

Nguan 22,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

107284

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Namtha province, Nale, Viangphoukha, and Luang Namtha districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Nguan

Category

3

R o l3

kjg

Primary language name

Khmu

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

1918-2016

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13369.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.085880

Latitude

20.690068

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Nguan

Percent christian p g a c

1.000

Percent evangelical

0.847

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.847

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

22000

Frontier

N

Map address

m13369_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13369_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13369_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13369/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13369.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Nguan live in stilted houses. Craftsmen carve images into the stilts. Their villages are arranged with the houses in a circular pattern, facing towards a communal house in the middle. The Nguan divide into two main clans, which are named after two different kinds of birds: Sim Takok and Sim Ome. To the clan members, these birds are sacred and must never be killed. The Nguan are animists. They sacrifice chickens to appease the spirit of the forest, kill pigs to placate the spirit of the village, and cows or buffaloes to the spirit of the house. Shamans are still active among the Nguan. Their main job is to preside over the annual rice festival, when a pig is sacrificed.

Obstacles

Laos does not offer a welcome to Christian workers. Creative means of access is helpful.

How reach

Perhaps workers will be sent to the nominal Christians in this tribe, to disciple them such that they will grow in numbers and maturity. They have the potential of reaching their own people with the Gospel.

Pray for church

There are several Nguan who would identify themselves as Christians, but they may have only a superficial understanding of what knowing and following Christ means. Pray the Lord's Spirit will give them understanding.

Pray for p g

Pray the Nguan tribe will be set free from worshipping created things, and will come to understand there is a way they can know the Creator God. Jesus is that Way.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Han Chinese, Cantonese 20,000 hab.

R o p3

103701

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

People i d1

11

R o p1

A002

Affinity bloc

East Asian Peoples

People i d2

161

R o p2

C0065

People cluster

Chinese

Peop name across countries

Han Chinese, Cantonese

Category

1

R o l3

yue

Primary language name

Chinese, Yue

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1877

Portions year

1862-1903

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

5

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

7

R l g3 p c

7

R l g3 p g a c

7

Primary religion

Non-Religious

Primary religion p c

Non-Religious

Primary religion p g a c

Non-Religious

P c islam

2.000000

P c non religious

44

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12057.jpg

Photo credits

Karolien Taverniers - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

32

Longitude

102.629888

Latitude

17.945593

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

8.000

Percent christian p c

9.840

Natural name

Cantonese Chinese

Natural pronunciation

can-tun-EEZ

Percent christian p g a c

9.718

Percent evangelical

5.000

Percent evangelical p c

7.936

Percent evangelical p g a c

7.642

P c buddhism

13

P c ethnic religions

33

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

80002900

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12057/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12057.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://flickr.com/photos/emotionblogster/13815999/

Bible year

1894-1997

Nyaw 19,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

111248

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

They live in north-east Thailand and central Laos. Most are found in the Thai provinces of Sakhon Nakhon, Naknon Phanom, Mukdahan and Nong Khai. All of these locations are near the Thai-Lao border.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Nyaw

Category

1

R o l3

nyw

Primary language name

Nyaw

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16148.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

103.999119

Latitude

18.319777

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.011

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Nyaw

Percent christian p g a c

0.813

Percent evangelical

0.011

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.002

P c buddhism

70

P c ethnic religions

30

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

102000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m00067.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m00067.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16148/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16148.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Nyaw live in northeast Thailand and central Laos. Many live along the Mekong River, where they fish. Their language is said to be similar to the Lao language. The Nyaw believe in many spirits and gods. Buddhism has made little impact on them, despite the fact they have lived alongside the Lao for a considerable time. Some of the major spirits worshipped include the spirit of rice, water, forest, village and trees. They also worship the spirit of heaven. Important to the Nyaw people is the tutelary (protector) spirit of the village. In years past the Nyaw were said to be headhunters. There are a small number of known Christians on both sides of the Lao-Thai border.

Obstacles

Lack of workers continues to hold back the advance of the gospel throughout SE Asia.

How reach

The Lord is moving to draw many to himself in Laos. Pray the Nyaw people won't be overlooked.

Pray for church

Please pray for the few Christians among the Nyaw people, in both Laos and Thailand. Pray they will learn to live in joyful obedience to Jesus Christ. Pray they will come to trust God's Holy Spirit to guard their villages.

Pray for p g

Pray the Nyaw people will soon be set free from following evil spiritual forces and superstition.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tai Nua 16,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109720

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai, Houaphan, Viangchan, Xaisomboun, and Xiangkhoang provinces.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai Nua

Category

3

R o l3

tdd

Primary language name

Tai Nua

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

1931-1948

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15193.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest-Operation Myanmar

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

4

Longitude

103.420060

Latitude

19.377570

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai Nua

Natural pronunciation

tie NOO-ah

Percent christian p g a c

0.303

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.214

P c buddhism

85

P c ethnic religions

15

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

718000

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15193/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15193.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tong 16,000 hab.

R o p3

109836

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Saravan province, Saravan and Vapi districts.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Tong

Category

1

R o l3

oog

Primary language name

Ong

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15259.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.991990

Latitude

15.186330

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

3.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Tong

Percent christian p g a c

3.000

Percent evangelical

2.200

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.200

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

97

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

16000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15259/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15259.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Alak 15,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

100212

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Xekong and Saravan provinces, Thateng, Lamam, Karum, Dakchung, and Saravan districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Alak

Category

3

R o l3

alk

Primary language name

Alak

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10243.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.605770

Latitude

15.557010

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.100

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Alak

Percent christian p g a c

1.100

Percent evangelical

1.058

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.058

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

15000

Frontier

N

Map address

m10243.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10243.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10243.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10243/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10243.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Alak have retained most of their customs and many women wear traditional dress. In the past, Alak women tattooed their faces, but this custom is now dying out. Alak society is traditionally matriarchal. The women lead the family, keep control of finances, and make all major decisions that affect the community. In times of sickness or calamity, or if a poor crop is produced, the Alak believe they have provoked the spirits and a ceremony is held in order to find the offended deity. A chicken is boiled and a shaman summoned to study the liver patterns and stomach of the chicken.

Obstacles

Scripture is not reported as available in the Alak language, but Gospel recordings are available.

How reach

Pray for workers who will pray for the Alak, and who will take Gospel recordings to them and befriend them.

Pray for church

There may be a tiny number of Christians among the Alak. Pray they will increasingly meet together and encourage one another in Christ.

Pray for p g

Pray the Alak will have improved medical care available, and will learn improved farming practices.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Pacoh 15,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

107730

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Saravan and Savannakhet provinces, Samouay and Nong districts.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Pacoh

Category

3

R o l3

pac

Primary language name

Pacoh

Primary language dialect

Pahi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2018

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14249.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

107.054340

Latitude

16.230780

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Pacoh

Percent christian p g a c

1.146

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.097

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

35000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m00045.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m00045.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14249/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14249.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

About 70% of Pacoh are mono-lingual, meaning they cannot speak any other language except their own. Only about 15-25% of Pacoh adults are able to read. The Pacoh live in stilted houses in groups of ten homes, called vel. Each village has a communal house where social activities take place. Men go there to drink, receive guests, and boast about their hunting achievements. After a long day in the field, the Pacoh love to come together and relax with singing and dancing. Traditional songs, called oat, express their joys and sorrows. They sing of the struggles their forefathers endured and the oppression and hostility they have faced from other ethnic groups who desired to take them as slaves. They have many poems, proverbs and puzzles that tell of the struggle between good and evil, and the true love and dedication between men and women.

Obstacles

Traditional tribal religion is often a core part of people's identities.

How reach

There are Laotian Christ followers who can take the only savior to the Pacoh people.

Pray for p g

Pray that a family-based movement to Christ will soon transform Pacoh society, blessing them spiritually and economically. Pray for Pacoh decision makers in Laos to open their communities to Christ's ambassadors. Pray the hearts of the Pacoh people would be stirred to hunger after God, to drink of living water.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Khuen 14,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

115229

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

The majority make their home Luang Namtha and Oudomxai provinces in north-west Laos. More than 1,200 Khuen people live in nearby areas of south-west China.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Kuan, Khuen

Category

1

R o l3

khf

Primary language name

Khuen

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

1

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19157.jpg

Photo credits

Operation China, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

101.305780

Latitude

20.837960

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.055

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Khuen

Natural pronunciation

Khoo-ahn

Percent christian p g a c

0.371

Percent evangelical

0.055

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.066

P c buddhism

80

P c ethnic religions

20

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

18500

Frontier

Y

Map address

m19157_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19157_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19157_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19157/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19157.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Laopang 14,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

105645

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bokeo province.

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Laopang

Category

1

R o l3

lbg

Primary language name

Laopang

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

1

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12991.jpg

Photo credits

Operation China, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

100.463984

Latitude

20.333614

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

5.000

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Laopang

Natural pronunciation

lao-pung

Percent christian p g a c

5.000

Percent evangelical

0.105

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.105

P c buddhism

35

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

14000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12991/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12991.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Laopang are also known as the Lao Loum. They are one of the Lowland Lao groups. Like many peoples in rural Lao, the Laopang are famous for being friendly and hospitable. Their villages are close-knit. They make their living through agriculture, fishing and weaving goods for sale. Their handicrafts are a big part of their lives; wood carvings, cloth weaving and basket weaving. The Laopang are Theravada Buddhists, though it is influenced by folk religion.

Obstacles

Few are willing to contradict their traditions of being Buddhist or practicing folk religion. It will take a miracle of God for them to see his unmatched glory.

How reach

There is a small Christian minority among them that can potentially take the light of Christ to their neighbors and families.

Pray for p g

Pray for loving workers to go to the Laopang people, and for their hearts to be ready to receive their savior. Pray for families of believers loving and serving others to grow reproducing churches. Pray for a chain reaction of families reaching families that results in thousands of new believers who share their faith with others. Pray for their family leaders and village elders to experience God's glory.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Jeh 13,000 hab.

R o p3

104227

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Xekong and Attapu provinces, Dakchung and Sanxai districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Jeh

Category

1

R o l3

jeh

Primary language name

Jeh

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2012

Portions year

1967-1978

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12339.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

107.614880

Latitude

15.258670

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

11.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Jeh

Percent christian p g a c

39.494

Percent evangelical

10.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

16.821

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

89

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

79000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12339/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12339.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Yoy 13,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

111101

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

The Yoy live on both sides of the Mekong River. The majority inhabit villages in the north-east Thailand province of Sakhon Nakhon. They are dispersed over three districts, Akat Amnuai, Phang Khon, and Sawang Daen Din. An additional group of Yoy make their homes in the central Laos province of Khammouan.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Yoy

Category

1

R o l3

yoy

Primary language name

Yoy

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16062.jpg

Photo credits

Garry Knight - Flickr

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

105.596680

Latitude

17.537650

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.185

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Yoy

Natural pronunciation

yoy

Percent christian p g a c

0.464

Percent evangelical

0.185

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.308

P c buddhism

10

P c ethnic religions

90

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

21100

Frontier

N

Map address

m16062_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY 2.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16062_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16062_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16062/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16062.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

This central Lao people live in both Laos and Thailand. They are distinguished from their neighbors only by language, although most are bilingual. They speak Yoy and Laotian. They are Buddhist, but often do not know about true Buddhist beliefs. This is true even of Buddhist monks. They practice a folk Buddhism, with elements of animism and spiritism. They have little contact with other faiths, including Christianity.

Obstacles

The biggest obstacle is the lack of Christian outreach. There are very few Christian believers in their part of Laos.

How reach

Lao churches need to adopt the Yoy people group and send missionaries to them. They must provide Scripture in the Yoy language and challenge the spirits the Yoy fear.

Pray for church

There are a few Yoy Christian believers. Pray they would lovingly and tenaciously take Christ to their community until there are Yoy disciples making other disciples.

Pray for p g

Pray that the Holy Spirit would prepare these people to be positively responsive to missionaries, their message and Scripture. Pray for visions and dreams of Jesus among the Yoy that will lead entire families into the kingdom. Pray for power encounters that will turn Yoy hearts from the spirit world to the Lord of lords.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/2585623694

Khom Khae 13,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119516

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Champasak province, Mounlapamok district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Khom Khae

Category

3

R o l3

khm

Primary language name

Khmer

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1929-1993

Portions year

1899-1933

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22607.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.915151

Latitude

14.279800

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.070

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Khom Khae

Percent christian p g a c

0.070

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

13000

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22607/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22607.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

1954-2024

So Tri 12,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109366

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan province, Xaibouathong district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

So Tri

Category

2

R o l3

bru

Primary language name

Bru, Eastern

Primary language dialect

Tri

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1981-2009

Portions year

1968

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14967.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.469706

Latitude

17.278260

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.100

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

So Tri

Percent christian p g a c

0.100

Percent evangelical

0.050

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.050

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

12000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m14967_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14967_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14967_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14967/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14967.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

So Tri customs and traditions are being lost. The women no longer wear their distinctive traditional clothing. So Tri religious ceremonies, festivals, and long-houses are also disappearing. Most So Tri are rice farmers. They have borrowed their agricultural techniques from the Lao. Others, living in the mountains, continue to practice slash-and-burn agriculture. They clear the land in the forests by burning it off and living there for several years. When the nutrients in the soil are depleted, they abandon their village and relocate to another area, where the same process is repeated. This practice leaves the ground barren, resulting in poor harvests. Only about one-quarter of So Tri are literate. Most people have never attended school.

Obstacles

Most So Tri are animists, but Theravada Buddhism is growing in prominence because of influence from the Lao and Phutai. There are a few believers, but the majority of So Tri are unevangelized and have no contact with Christians.

Pray for p g

Ask God to send laborers to share God's grace and truth with the So Tri. Pray for a strong church planting movement to emerge in their midst. Pray for believers anointed by the Holy Spirit to encounter the So Tri. Ask God to give the So Tri an abundant harvest this year as a testimony of his goodness and power. Pray for all their physical and spiritual needs to be met by our generous God.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Bible year

2014

Laoseng 12,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109856

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali province, Samphan, Phongsali, Mai, and Boun-Tai districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Laoseng

Category

1

R o l3

tgr

Primary language name

Tareng

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15272.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.280910

Latitude

15.480720

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.500

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Laoseng

Percent christian p g a c

0.500

Percent evangelical

0.500

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.500

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

12000

Frontier

N

Map address

m15272_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15272_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15272_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15272/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15272.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Laosengs are among the Mon-Khmer speaking groups, which the Lao recognize as the original inhabitants of their country. A Mon-Khmer leader was included in the pre-1975 New Year rituals held in the royal capital of Luang Prabang. The Laoseng, also known as the Tareng, or Tariang, live in villages of the northernmost province in Laos, Phongsali, near the Chinese border. As animists, the Laoseng depend on the spirit world for their needs. They have round drums with pictures of three frogs on the top. Pictures or carvings of two large elephants and one small elephant may adorn the side. Most of the Laosengs farm.

Obstacles

Few Laosengs have heard the gospel. There are very few Christ followers among them. They will need outsiders to bring the gospel so they may listen to what Jesus Christ can do for them.

Pray for p g

Pray that the little-known Laoseng will soon have the opportunity to hear the gospel and accept Christ as Lord of their lives. Pray Khmu believers would go to the Laosengs with the gospel. Ask God to raise up linguists to produce scripture and evangelistic materials in the Laoseng language. Pray for spiritual hunger among the Laoseng that will lead to a movement to Christ.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Thae 12,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

111250

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapu province, Sanxai district.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Thae

Category

3

R o l3

oyb

Primary language name

Oy

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2025

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16150.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.667020

Latitude

14.673250

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Thae

Natural pronunciation

tay

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

12000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m16150_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission

Map credit u r l

https://www.cartomission.com

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16150_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16150_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16150/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16150.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Thae live in south Laos among a number of other groups. They are few in number and we know very little about them. In some cases, it is uncertain that a given family is Thae. To that extent, they are truly a "hidden people;" hidden in plain sight.

Obstacles

Their small numbers and remote location and intermixing with other groups make it difficult to identify and locate them. No known Christian resources are available in their language.

How reach

Missionaries need to go to them, learn their language, reduce it to writing and translate the Bible into it, while also teaching literacy. Storying the gospel may reach them during and after Bible translation. Culturally appropriate music can also help.

Pray for church

Pray the greater Laotian church will recognize the need to take Christ to the Thae. Pray for them to be empowered by the Holy Spirit, equipped and sent. Pray for these missionaries to have love and patience when they face resistance and apathy.

Pray for p g

Pray the Holy Spirit would prepare this people for evangelization, Bible translation and receptivity to missionaries. Pray for missionaries to go until they establish a core of Thae disciples who will disciple others.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Xinh Mun 11,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108192

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Houaphan province, Xiangkho district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Xinh Mun

Category

3

R o l3

puo

Primary language name

Puoc

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14485.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

103.799610

Latitude

20.670610

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.048

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Xinh Mun

Percent christian p g a c

1.219

Percent evangelical

0.048

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.092

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

45700

Frontier

Y

Map address

m14485_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14485_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14485_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14485/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14485.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Puoc women also wear clothing and headdresses similar to the Tai Dam. They wear a short vest that has a row of silver buttons carefully made in the shape of butterfly wings. Puoc women are in the habit of chewing betel-nut, which stains their teeth black. Black teeth "are so highly esteemed that one never sees a white tooth save in the mouth of a very young child. Betel-chewing tends to darken the enamel and chut is carefully rubbed on to intensify the black, for it is a common saying, 'Any dog can have white teeth'." Three generations of the same family living under the one roof is common among the Puoc.

Obstacles

The region inhabited by the Puoc on both sides of the Laos-Vietnam border has received very little Christian witness in the past. The nearest community of believers is probably near the city of Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam.

How reach

There are other tribal peoples in Southeast Asia who can take them the gospel.

Pray for p g

Pray the long-neglected area where the Puoc live would soon be saturated with the gospel leading to a movement to Christ. Ask God to make the Puoc hungry to seek for the truth. Pray the Puoc would have a godly remnant in their midst, as a witness to those who don't know him.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Nyahon 10,000 hab.

R o p3

107528

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Champasak, Attapu, and Xekong provinces, Pakxong, Bachiangchareunsouk, Xaisettha, and Laman districts.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Nyahon

Category

1

R o l3

nev

Primary language name

Nyaheun

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19027.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.555420

Latitude

15.097170

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

9.500

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Nyahon

Percent christian p g a c

9.500

Percent evangelical

9.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

9.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

91

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

10000

Frontier

N

Map address

m19027_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19027_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19027_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19027/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19027.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Lahu Aga 10,000 hab.

R o p3

111239

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bokeo province, Meung and Tonpheung districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Lahu Aga

Category

2

R o l3

lhu

Primary language name

Lahu

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1932-1962

Portions year

1924-1962

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16143.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

100.371884

Latitude

20.430466

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

8.500

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Lahu Aga

Natural pronunciation

La-hoo AH-gah

Percent christian p g a c

8.500

Percent evangelical

7.900

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

7.900

P c buddhism

10

P c ethnic religions

82

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

10000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16143/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16143.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

1989-2014

Akha Jipia 9,900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119502

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Oudomxay and Phongsaly provinces, Namo and Bountay districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Jipia

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22581.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.880110

Latitude

21.131453

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Jipia

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

70

P c ethnic religions

30

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

9900

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22581/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22581.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Jeng 9,700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

104229

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapu province, Samakkhixai and Sanamxai districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Jeng

Category

3

R o l3

oyb

Primary language name

Oy

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2025

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12341.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.137440

Latitude

15.010090

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

5.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Jeng

Natural pronunciation

jang

Percent christian p g a c

5.000

Percent evangelical

2.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

95

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

9700

Frontier

N

Map address

m12341_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12341_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12341_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12341/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12341.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

In 1936, the Jeng fled Vietnam for Laos, where they lost some of their cultural uniqueness. Today they live in six villages where they engage in rice farming along main highways. One thing they did not lose was their traditional animism. Indeed, they resisted Buddhist efforts to convert them. They are linguistically and historically related to the Oy and Brau peoples of Laos, among whom are some followers of Christ.

Obstacles

Resistance to Buddhism conditions them to resist any belief system which denies the trappings of animism.

How reach

Their residence along major communication arteries opens them to outside ideas; and thus, to evangelism by Oy and Brau followers of Jesus.

Pray for p g

Pray that the small Brau and Oy churches would take advantage of the communication routes to evangelize the Jeng through word, deed and power encounter. Pray that God would work in the Jeng people to embracing the ways of Jesus Christ for all of their families and villages.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Khlor 9,700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

107361

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Saravan province, Laongam and possibly Khongxedon districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Khlor

Category

2

R o l3

ngt

Primary language name

Kriang

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2019-2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13955.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.254360

Latitude

15.488062

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.500

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Khlor

Natural pronunciation

klor

Percent christian p g a c

0.500

Percent evangelical

0.400

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.400

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

9700

Frontier

N

Map address

m13955_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13955_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13955_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13955/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13955.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Khlor people have gradually lost their culture over the course of the past century. They have lost their traditional dances and the use of their ancient weaponry. They still use shamans to mediate between their community and the spirits. Though they are still held in respect, the shamans' influence has greatly dimmed. Controlling communist officials have tried to stamp out spirit worship among many of the groups in Laos, including the Khlor.

Obstacles

Religious persecution is common in Laos and government officials interfere with religious beliefs' spreading through the country.

How reach

The Khlor people can hear the life-changing gospel from believers from other people groups.

Pray for church

Pray that the followers of Jesus in Laos would be able to share Christ with their neighbors with boldness and love. Pray that the people and communities in Laos would be allowed to follow whatever beliefs they may choose without being punished.

Pray for p g

Pray that the Khlor in Laos would find the clarity to seek out the truth that can be found in Jesus. Pray that they would find peace in Christ. Pray for a network of family-centered fellowships.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Thai, Isan 9,700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109994

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

303

R o p2

C0215

People cluster

Thai

Peop name across countries

Thai, Isan

Category

2

R o l3

tts

Primary language name

Thai, Northeastern

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2016

Portions year

1972-1996

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15460.jpg

Photo credits

Hansamurano - Shutterstock

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

6

Longitude

102.713400

Latitude

17.904374

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.876

Natural name

Isan Thai

Natural pronunciation

ee-SAHN tye

Percent christian p g a c

0.408

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.381

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.010

P c buddhism

95

P c ethnic religions

5

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

19052600

Frontier

Y

Map address

m15460_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: Laurent Chazee Research. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15460_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15460_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15460/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15460.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Ngae 9,700 hab.

R o p3

111242

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Xekong, Saravan, and Champasak provinces. 25 villages.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Ngae

Category

2

R o l3

ngt

Primary language name

Kriang

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2019-2024

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

4

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16145.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.264691

Latitude

15.169422

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Ngae

Percent christian p g a c

4.000

Percent evangelical

3.500

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

3.500

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

96

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

9700

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16145/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16145.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Pacoh Kado 9,300 hab.

R o p3

119526

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Salavan province, Sa Mouay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Pacoh Kado

Category

3

R o l3

pac

Primary language name

Pacoh

Number languages spoken

3

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2018

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

5

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22616.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.815737

Latitude

16.418608

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

8.330

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Pacoh Kado

Percent christian p g a c

8.330

Percent evangelical

8.330

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

8.330

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

92

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

9300

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22616/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22616.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Harnae 9,100 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119575

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapue province, Sanxay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Harnae

Category

3

R o l3

alk

Primary language name

Alak

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.103060

Latitude

15.211514

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.070

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Harnae

Percent christian p g a c

0.070

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

9100

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22597/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Yin 8,700 hab.

R o p3

119548

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Salavan province, Salavan district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Yin

Category

3

R o l3

tth

Primary language name

Ta'oih, Upper

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2010

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

4

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22637.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.478927

Latitude

15.724027

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.800

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Yin

Percent christian p g a c

4.800

Percent evangelical

4.700

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

4.700

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

95

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

8700

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22637/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22637.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Khmer 8,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

104946

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapu and Champasak provinces

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Khmer

Category

3

R o l3

khm

Primary language name

Khmer

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1929-1993

Portions year

1899-1933

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

2.000000

P c non religious

3

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12662.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

14

Longitude

105.496980

Latitude

14.278310

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

3.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Khmer

Natural pronunciation

kuh-MARE

Percent christian p g a c

3.075

Percent evangelical

1.600

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.342

P c buddhism

83

P c ethnic religions

8

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

1

Region code

2

Population p g a c

17786900

Frontier

N

Map address

m12662_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12662_la.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12662/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12662.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

1954-2024

Bouyei 8,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

114016

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali, Oudomxai, and Luang Namtha provinces. 17 villages.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

150

R o p2

C0054

People cluster

Bouyei

Peop name across countries

Bouyei

Category

1

R o l3

pcc

Primary language name

Bouyei

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

1904-2021

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18421.jpg

Photo credits

Yves Picq - Wikimedia

Photo creative commons

Y

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

101.909741

Latitude

21.217631

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.688

Natural name

Bouyei

Natural pronunciation

zay

Percent christian p g a c

0.694

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.163

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.164

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

3648000

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Photo c c version text

CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo c c version u r l

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18421/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18421.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ethnie_buyi_0274a.jpg

Alu 7,900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

114830

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali province, Gnot-Ou district

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Alu

Category

1

R o l3

nsd

Primary language name

Nisu, Southern

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2006

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18886.jpg

Photo credits

Operation China, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

101.678586

Latitude

22.255026

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Alu

Natural pronunciation

Ah-loo

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

10

P c ethnic religions

90

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

11800

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18886/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18886.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Kim Mun 7,700 hab.

R o p3

105005

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Namtha, Oudomxai, and Bokeo provinces. 25 villages.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

319

R o p2

C0232

People cluster

Yao-Mien

Peop name across countries

Kim Mun

Category

1

R o l3

mji

Primary language name

Kim Mun

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12688.jpg

Photo credits

Jean Francois Perigois

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

100.780160

Latitude

21.176820

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

12.000

Percent christian p c

0.811

Natural name

Kim Mun

Natural pronunciation

KEEM moon

Percent christian p g a c

0.678

Percent evangelical

10.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.345

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.206

P c buddhism

10

P c ethnic religions

78

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

561700

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12688/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12688.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://oeildumekong.free.fr

Saek 6,900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108502

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

They live in central Laos and adjacent areas of north-east Thailand. In Laos, they inhabit the Hinbouan and Grommarol districts of Khammouan Province. An additional group make their home in Thailand's Sakon Nakhon Province.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Saek

Category

1

R o l3

skb

Primary language name

Saek

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

2

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14631.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

105.532230

Latitude

17.884280

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.200

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Saek

Percent christian p g a c

0.049

Percent evangelical

0.200

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.049

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

27900

Frontier

N

Map address

m14631_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14631_la.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14631/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14631.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Saek (Tai Sek) live along both sides of the Mekong River in central Laos. There is also a community of Saek people living in northeastern Thailand near the Vietnam border. Many speak Lao and Thai. Through extensive contact, the Saek (like other tribes), have been assimilated into Lao and Thai culture. Almost every aspect of Saek society reflects their assimilation into these dominant cultures. However, the famous "round dances" of the Saek women remain one of the unique characteristics of their culture. Saek homes are made of wood or bamboo. They are built on stilts. The most significant political unit in Saek society is the village. Each village is independent from the others and has a headman who decides on important issues.

Obstacles

With such a small number of Christ followers, the Saek people must depend on outsiders to take them the gospel. Those in Laos also face harsh discrimination against Christians.

How reach

Outside Christians can use music and other culturally appropriate ways to share the life of Christ with the Saek people.

Pray for p g

Pray for Saek people in Thailand and Laos to have open and receptive hearts, and that they would encounter the King of kings. Pray that movements to Christ would explode, as followers make followers, and that they would place their identity in Christ. Ask God to raise up prayer teams who will begin breaking up the spiritual soil through worship and intercession. Ask the Lord to bring forth a vigorous Saek church for the glory of his name.

Halang 6,900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

111234

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapu and Xekong provinces, Sanxai and Dakchung districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Halang

Category

1

R o l3

hal

Primary language name

Halang

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

1970-1984

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16138.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

107.463060

Latitude

14.778960

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.756

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Halang

Natural pronunciation

HA-lahng

Percent christian p g a c

10.972

Percent evangelical

0.756

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

4.961

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

23900

Frontier

N

Map address

m16138_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16138_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16138_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16138/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16138.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Speakers of the Halang language live in southern Laos. For centuries the Halang have been “slash-and-burn” agriculturists, farming in one area then moving to another. Marriage is simple among the Halang. After the wedding, the couple lives alternately with the wife's family and then with the husband's family for equal lengths of time. Only when the couple has had several children do they move into their own home. The names of Halang people are determined by the sex of the child. All girls are given the prefix Y, while all boy's names start with A.

Obstacles

The government of Laos does all it can to keep the gospel from penetrating the hearts of those under their rule.

How reach

Although there are no known Christians among the Halang on the Laos side of the border, missionaries were active among the Halang in Vietnam prior to their expulsion in 1975. The missionaries translated the books of Genesis, Mark, John, Acts and Romans into Halang in 1970 and produced a Halang gospel recording. They have helped evangelize the Halang by producing and funding short-wave gospel radio broadcasts in the Halang language. These broadcasts are aired by the Far East Broadcasting Company for 15 minutes every week.

Pray for p g

Pray for Halang hearts to be open to receive the message of radio broadcasts. Pray that the Halang believers in Vietnam would seek to reach their unreached relatives in Laos. Ask God to raise up laborers to plant churches among the Halang.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Ir 6,700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

104046

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Saravan province, Saravan district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Ir

Category

1

R o l3

irr

Primary language name

Ir

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

2

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12243.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.554960

Latitude

15.710870

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Ir

Natural pronunciation

eer

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

98

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

6700

Frontier

Y

Map address

m12243_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12243_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12243_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12243/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12243.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Ir people group live in the highlands of Laos. They are usually included in other people groups, but they are distinct, and our heavenly Father wants them to be his children. They live in long houses on stilts, and they keep pigs and chickens underneath. During the Vietnam War, US warplanes dropped cluster bomblets over this region. Many of these bomblets remain and can explode when touched by farmers or children.

Obstacles

The place where the Ir people live is not easily accessible and is not inviting to missionaries. Wet rice farmers using traditional hoes to turn the soil have accidentally set off bomblets as have children playing in the fields. A Western religion, as they consider Christianity, is a strong reminder of American bombers.

How reach

Medical teams as well as those who make prostheses could make a huge difference in reaching the Ir people. Also, reaching the Ir with radio broadcasts in their language and sharing gospel stories about Jesus could make a difference. There are many strong believers from nearby Vietnam who can reach them.

Pray for p g

Pray for the Lord to call forth medical missionary teams to work with the Ir people. Pray for God to raise up prayer teams to pray that a people movement may begin among the Ir people this decade. Pray for spiritual hunger that will turn their hearts to the Light of the world.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Akha Luma 6,700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119505

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsaly province, Khua, Samphan, Mai districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Luma

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22584.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

102.118674

Latitude

21.160480

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Luma

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

6700

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22584/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22584.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Akha Pala 6,600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119507

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsaly province, Khua, Mai districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Pala

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22588.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

102.164185

Latitude

21.094460

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Pala

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

6600

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22588/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22588.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Akha Nuver 6,500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119506

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsaly province, Phongsaly, Yawdou, Bounneua districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Nuver

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

3

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22587.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.880051

Latitude

22.022990

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Nuver

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

6500

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22587/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22587.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Lao Mai 6,200 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119518

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Houaphanh, Xaiyabuli provinces, Xiengkho, Aet, Thongsai, Xaiyabuli districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Lao Mai

Category

3

R o l3

puo

Primary language name

Puoc

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22610.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.244566

Latitude

20.889184

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Lao Mai

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

6200

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22610/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22610.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Pala 6,200 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

115323

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali and Luang Namtha provinces.

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Pala

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10770.jpg

Photo credits

Operation China, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

102.254564

Latitude

21.286962

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Pala

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

6200

Frontier

Y

Map address

m10770_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission

Map credit u r l

https://www.cartomission.com

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10770_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10770_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10770/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10770.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Pala live in a mountainous area near the Oma, a group with whom they share some cultural and linguistic similarities. They are an isolated group, and are considered relatively closed to new ideas and development. They mostly trade with the Lao and the Khmu. On occasions they venture down to the market in Koua where they buy and barter for products they need. Animism and ancestor worship are the dominant religious beliefs among the Pala. Every home has a sacred ancestral altar, where rituals and offerings are made at appointed times. Numerous spirits and deities are also worshipped by the Pala. Every June, after the rice has been planted, a ceremony called Tgelapeu is held to honor the spirits of the village and the harvest.

Obstacles

Christian workers should be prepared for spiritual opposition as Jesus is presented to the Pala tribe.

How reach

Perhaps churches in Laos which are working to take the Gospel to unreached people groups in their own country will be led by the Lord's Spirit to the Pala tribe. Pray they won't be overlooked.

Pray for church

There are no known followers of Jesus among the Pala tribe at this time. Please pray there will soon be many who will become Christ's disciples.

Pray for p g

Pray the Pala tribe will soon be set completely free from wrong beliefs and the worship of created things.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Bible year

2001-2018

Akha Eurba 6,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119499

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsaly province, Samphanh and BounTai districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Eurba

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22577.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

102.107169

Latitude

21.356205

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Eurba

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

6000

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22577/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22577.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Sapuan 5,900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108706

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapu province, Xaisetta district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Sapuan

Category

1

R o l3

spu

Primary language name

Sapuan

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14758.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.847510

Latitude

15.337000

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Sapuan

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

5900

Frontier

Y

Map address

m14758_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14758_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14758_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14758/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14758.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Sapuan ethnic group live in the northern part of the Xaisetta District of Attapu Province in southern Laos. A group named Tampuan lives there. It is not known if the Sapuan and Tampuan are related, or if their similar names are coincidental. The Tampuan in Cambodia now include several Christians. Tigers are common, and there's rumored to be either Javan or Sumatran rhino near the Cambodian border. A recently discovered trout-like fish grows to 22 pounds in the Xe Kong, and the Irrawaddy dolphin makes an occasional appearance in the nearby rivers.

Obstacles

The Sapuan homeland, Attapu Province, is perhaps the most remote and cut-off part of Laos. During the rainy season, most of Attapu cannot be reached by road. Attapu has been described as "rugged, wild, scenic and difficult to get around.” This will make it difficult for gospel workers to get to them.

How reach

The Tampuan people of Cambodia have some Christians among them who can take the gospel to the Sapuans.

Pray for p g

Pray the new believers among tribal groups in Cambodia will cross the border and evangelize southern Laos. Ask God to being godly Christians to make Sapuan disciples who will make other disciples. Pray the Sapuan would have a burden to find the one true God and would not feel peace until they find him.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Layao 5,600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119525

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapue province, Samakkhixay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Layao

Category

3

R o l3

oyb

Primary language name

Oy

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2025

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

2

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22611.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.758560

Latitude

14.835520

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.100

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Layao

Percent christian p g a c

0.100

Percent evangelical

0.100

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.100

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

5600

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22611/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22611.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Silur 5,600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119533

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan province, Mahaxay, Bualapha districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Silur

Category

3

R o l3

pht

Primary language name

Phu Thai

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

2

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22629.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.608333

Latitude

17.306389

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.200

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Silur

Percent christian p g a c

0.200

Percent evangelical

0.160

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.160

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

5600

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22629/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22629.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Akha Piso 5,600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119508

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsaly province, Boun Neua district

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Piso

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22590.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.882316

Latitude

21.578035

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Piso

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

5600

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22590/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22590.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Burmese 5,500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

101776

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Namtha, Xiagnabouri, Bokeo provinces, Vientiane City.

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

154

R o p2

C0058

People cluster

Burmese

Peop name across countries

Burmese

Category

1

R o l3

mya

Primary language name

Burmese

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1832-1987

Portions year

1815-1985

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11029.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest-Operation Myanmar

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

17

Longitude

101.153589

Latitude

21.189654

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.341

Natural name

Burmese

Natural pronunciation

bur-MEEZE

Percent christian p g a c

0.365

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.105

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.108

P c buddhism

90

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

33136100

Frontier

Y

Map address

m11029.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11029.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11029.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11029/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11029.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Bible year

1835-2021

Kado 5,500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

114129

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali province: Ou Nua district.

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Kado

Category

1

R o l3

ktp

Primary language name

Kaduo

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

29

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18516.jpg

Photo credits

Operation China, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

101.749705

Latitude

22.430213

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Kado

Percent christian p g a c

34.075

Percent evangelical

0.500

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

31.675

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

70

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

201500

Frontier

N

Map address

m18516_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: SIL / WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18516_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18516_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18516/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18516.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Kui Lung 5,400 hab.

R o p3

111238

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Namtha and Bokeo provinces, Long, Viangphouka, Nale, and Meung districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Kui Lung

Category

2

R o l3

lhu

Primary language name

Lahu

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1932-1962

Portions year

1924-1962

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16142.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

100.562749

Latitude

20.772503

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

12.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Kui Lung

Percent christian p g a c

12.000

Percent evangelical

9.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

9.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

88

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

5400

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16142/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16142.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Bible year

1989-2014

Akha Muji 5,400 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119522

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsaly province, BounTay, Samphan districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Muji

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22585.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

102.131034

Latitude

21.368391

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Muji

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

5400

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22585/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22585.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Kiorr 5,200 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

105025

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Namtha and Oudomxai provinces: 6 villages.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Kiorr

Category

1

R o l3

xko

Primary language name

Kiorr

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

1

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.557160

Latitude

20.741800

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Kiorr

Percent christian p g a c

1.000

Percent evangelical

0.600

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.600

P c buddhism

99

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

5200

Frontier

N

Map address

m12706_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: SIL / WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12706_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12706_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12706/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Kiorr people, who formerly inhabited their ancestral lands, were displaced by invading forces, leading to eventual isolation into distinct groups. Ethno-historian James Olson elucidates their history by referring to the Angku in China as K 'ala. Over two millennia ago, Han expansion encroached upon K 'ala territory. By the Tang dynasty, the Angku established their ethnic identity, rooted in language and faith. Angku women enjoy betel nut chewing, resulting in darkened teeth and gums, which is considered a symbol of beauty. Some resort to black dye for a lasting effect.

Obstacles

The Angku people remain untouched by the gospel because they are secluded. Christian workers have primarily concentrated on larger minority groups, leaving the Angku devoid of Christian presence or church. The Angku are also very dedicated to a Buddhist religious system. Their lives revolve around local temples, and Angku boys become novice monks and reside in temples until they are 12 years old. No Scriptures or ministry resources are available in the Angku language.

How reach

The nearest Christian community to the Angku resides among Tai Lu and Han Chinese Christians in Jinghong. These Christ follows can take the gospel to them.

Pray for p g

Pray for a divine movement of Jesus to bring spiritual healing and fortification to Angku communities. Pray for a revival akin to the "Book of Acts" among the Angku. Pray for Holy Spirit-anointed believers from the Angku community to initiate positive societal transformation and for a spiritual awakening.

Sanak 5,200 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119509

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Sekong province, La Mam district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Sanak

Category

3

R o l3

alk

Primary language name

Alak

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22626.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.944989

Latitude

15.466870

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.100

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Sanak

Percent christian p g a c

0.100

Percent evangelical

0.100

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.100

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

5200

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22626/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22626.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Akha Jijor 5,200 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119501

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luangnamtha, Phongsali provinces, Sing, Viengphuka Kwa districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Jijor

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

3

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22579.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.108595

Latitude

21.222051

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Jijor

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

5200

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22579/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22579.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Khua 4,900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

104970

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan province, Bouarapha district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Khua

Category

1

R o l3

xhv

Primary language name

Khua

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12668.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

105.939910

Latitude

17.297170

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.197

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Khua

Percent christian p g a c

0.367

Percent evangelical

0.197

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.155

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

6200

Frontier

N

Map address

m12668_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12668_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12668_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12668/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12668.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Khua people live in the northern part of Bouarapha District in Khammouan Province of Laos. The remote area inhabited by the Khua is part of the National Biodiversity Conservation Area. The wildlife area contains "extensive stands of wet and dry evergreen, old growth pine, cypress and riverside forest …. Over a dozen threatened species live in the area, including elephants, Asiatic black bears, Malayan sun bears, clouded leopard and tigers. Until recently the Khua produced all their clothing by dyeing fibers made from crushed tree bark. Today there is a growing tendency to wear Western attire.

Obstacles

The Khua fear demonic powers. They do not have any affection for spirits but believe it is necessary for them to appease and placate them to avoid their wrath. Fear is a major obstacle to putting their faith in Christ alone.

How reach

Gospel workers can bring the Khua the good news of another Spirit, one who is a comforter and the helper.

Pray for p g

Pray for the few individuals who identify as Christians among the Khua people to be discipled and encouraged in their faith. Ask God to send evangelists and disciplers to help the Khua tribe become mature followers of Jesus. Pray that heartfelt worship of the King of kings would be heard among the peoples of the Laos-Vietnam mountain ranges.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Akha Jaweuy 4,900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119500

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

LuangNamtha province, Viengphoukha district

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Jaweuy

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

2

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22578.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.381256

Latitude

21.185418

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.700

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Jaweuy

Percent christian p g a c

0.700

Percent evangelical

0.700

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.700

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

4900

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22578/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22578.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Bo 4,500 hab.

R o p3

114864

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province: Lak Sao area; Khammouan province: Hinboun district, Nape area.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Bo

Category

1

R o l3

bgl

Primary language name

Bo (Laos)

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18906.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.306260

Latitude

18.252340

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

5.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Bo

Percent christian p g a c

5.000

Percent evangelical

4.404

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

4.404

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

95

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

4500

Frontier

N

Map address

m18906_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18906_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18906_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18906/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18906.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tai He 4,400 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109712

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

They live in Borikhamxai Province in central Laos. They are concentrated in the Viangthong and Khamkeut districts, while smaller numbers inhabit the Pakkading and Pakxan districts.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai He

Category

3

R o l3

xxx

Primary language name

Language unknown

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15189.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.403277

Latitude

18.488164

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.048

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai He

Percent christian p g a c

0.048

Percent evangelical

0.048

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.048

P c buddhism

60

P c ethnic religions

40

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

4400

Frontier

Y

Map address

la-map.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/la-map.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15189/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15189.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

We know very little about the daily lives of the Tai He of Laos, but we know God wants them as his children! Despite the fact that the Tai He view themselves as a distinct people group, they have never appeared in most mission or ethnolinguistic lists from Laos. Laurent Chazee, the French ethnographer, listed them as one of his 119 ethnic groups in Laos. Tai He live in Bolikhamsai province in central Laos. They are concentrated in the Viangthong and Khamkeut districts, while smaller numbers of Tai He inhabit the Pakkading and Pakxan districts. They only live in Laos.

Obstacles

They practice a mixture of Buddhism and animism. There are no churches or very few Christians among the Tai He. There are likely no Christian materials in their heart language, either. How will they hear?

Pray for p g

Pray that the Lord would send laborers to reach the Tai He. Pray that the Tai He would receive materials that share the gospel in their heart language. Ask God to soften the hearts of the Tai He to his gospel.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Joy 4,400 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119531

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai, Khammouan provinces, Mahaxay, Khamguet, Xaibuathong districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Joy

Category

3

R o l3

pht

Primary language name

Phu Thai

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22600.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.333416

Latitude

17.271275

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.400

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Joy

Percent christian p g a c

0.400

Percent evangelical

0.400

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.400

P c buddhism

60

P c ethnic religions

40

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

4400

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22600/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22600.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Lahu Phu 4,200 hab.

R o p3

105576

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bokeo province: Houayxay, Peung, and Tonpheung districts; Luang Namtha province: Long district.

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Lahu

Category

2

R o l3

lhu

Primary language name

Lahu

Primary language dialect

Nyi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1932-1962

Portions year

1924-1962

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

1

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Christianity

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12949.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest-Operation Myanmar

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

6

Longitude

100.562940

Latitude

20.644810

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

15.000

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Lahu Phu

Natural pronunciation

LAH-hoo foo

Percent christian p g a c

61.896

Percent evangelical

11.000

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

35.513

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

85

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

589800

Frontier

N

Map address

m12949_la.png

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: SIL / WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12949_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12949_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12949/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12949.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Bible year

1989-2014

Tai Do 4,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109905

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province: Khamkeut district, Lak Xao, Khamkeut, Na Heuang, Nam Sak, Sop Chat, Ka’ane, Phon Thoen, Sop Pone, and Tha Veng; Vieng Thong district.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai Do

Category

1

R o l3

tyj

Primary language name

Tai Yo

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15306.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

104.973929

Latitude

18.197789

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.250

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai Do

Percent christian p g a c

1.144

Percent evangelical

1.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.915

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

4400

Frontier

N

Map address

m15306_pgac.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location and Design: Joshua Project. Map boundaries: GADM

Map credit u r l

https://gadm.org/

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15306_pgac.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15306_pgac.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15306/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15306.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Tai Do customs show that they originated in a place far removed from their present location. The Tai Do are animistic, and traditionally, they must appease spirits in an attempt to gain blessings and avoid catastrophes. Members of the Tai Do ethnic group live in villages across several districts within Borikhamxai Province in central Laos. A small number live in neighboring Vietnam. Young adults among the Tai Do typically choose their spouses with their parents' consent. The groom's family must pay the bride's family a dowry, and he must leave his family's household and become part of hers. He then helps to support his bride's family with his earnings.

Obstacles

They need to hear the gospel from outsiders. An informant from Borikhamxai reports that a small number of Tai Do believers live in Laos. There may be no Tai Do believers in neighboring Vietnam. Few gospel materials exist in their language.

Pray for p g

Pray God would call the Tai Do believers to live strong, faithful, and fruitful lives among their lost relatives. Ask God to spread the Tai Do church to all their villages, both in Laos and Vietnam. Pray for the Tai Do to have a hunger and thirst for righteousness. Pray for the Lord to send dreams to the Tai Do elders about the King of kings.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org/

Khmer Khae 4,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119578

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapue province, Saysetha district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Khmer Khae

Category

3

R o l3

khm

Primary language name

Khmer

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1929-1993

Portions year

1899-1933

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.883262

Latitude

14.940690

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Khmer Khae

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

4000

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22606/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

1954-2024

Phen 3,900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119535

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Huaphan province, Houameuang district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Phen

Category

3

R o l3

pnx

Primary language name

Phong-Kniang

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22618.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

103.866851

Latitude

20.005982

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Phen

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

70

P c ethnic religions

30

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

3900

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22618/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22618.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Puang 3,900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119537

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Huaphan province, Houameuang district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Puang

Category

3

R o l3

pnx

Primary language name

Phong-Kniang

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22623.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.007469

Latitude

20.175733

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Puang

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

80

P c ethnic religions

20

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

3900

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22623/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22623.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Samtao 3,800 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108587

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bokeo Province, Houay Xai district.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Samtao

Category

1

R o l3

stu

Primary language name

Samtao

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14680.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest-Operation Myanmar

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

100.954340

Latitude

20.984340

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.169

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Samtao

Natural pronunciation

Sahm-taow

Percent christian p g a c

1.516

Percent evangelical

0.169

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.779

P c buddhism

90

P c ethnic religions

10

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

15000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14680/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14680.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Samtao live in China, Laos, and Myanmar. The Samtao of Laos live in the northeast part of the country. The Samtao families may be monogamous or polygamous. To become a polygamous family, the husband must first receive permission from the village leader. Some Samtao families arrange marriages for their infants. The Samtao grow crops such as tea, maize, rice, cotton and sugarcane. The Samatao men often tattoo their limbs and torsos with passages from the Buddhist scriptures.

Obstacles

Samtao practice Theravada Buddhism. It was introduced to their culture 900 years ago. Today this major world religion is an important part of their identity, and few will look elsewhere for spiritual answers.

How reach

Han Chinese Christ followers can take Jesus to the Samtao people.

Pray for p g

Pray that even now the Spirit would work in Samtao hearts. Pray that God would raise up missionaries from neighboring tribes to go to the Samtao. Pray that the Gospel would reach the Samtao and that it would be received. Pray that a Samtao church would be birthed.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Sou 3,600 hab.

R o p3

109433

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapu province, Phouvong and Sanamxai districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Sou

Category

1

R o l3

sqq

Primary language name

Sou

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15006.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.539740

Latitude

14.687000

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

7.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Sou

Percent christian p g a c

7.000

Percent evangelical

5.502

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

5.502

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

93

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

3600

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15006/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15006.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tai Kaleun 3,600 hab.

R o p3

111245

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

In Thailand, the Kaleung inhabit the provinces of Mukdahan (Don Tan and Chanuman districts), Nakhon Phanom (Muang District) and parts of Sakhon Nakhon Province. The majority of Kaleung in Laos are located in the Khamkeut District of Borikhamxai Province.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai Kaleun

Category

2

R o l3

tts

Primary language name

Thai, Northeastern

Primary language dialect

Central Isan

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2016

Portions year

1972-1996

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16147.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

104.986492

Latitude

18.579676

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

7.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai Kaleun

Percent christian p g a c

2.002

Percent evangelical

5.407

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.547

P c buddhism

93

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

12600

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16147/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16147.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Halang Doan 3,500 hab.

R o p3

103655

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapu province, Sanxai district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Halang Doan

Category

1

R o l3

hld

Primary language name

Halang Doan

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

107.509180

Latitude

15.062870

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Halang Doan

Percent christian p g a c

12.279

Percent evangelical

3.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.948

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

96

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

7200

Frontier

N

Map address

m12039_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12039_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12039_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12039/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Sila 3,500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109001

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali and Luang Namtha provinces, Gnot-Ou, Phongsali, and Luang Namtha districts.

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Sila

Category

3

R o l3

slt

Primary language name

Sila

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14174.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

101.816080

Latitude

21.140850

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.122

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Sila

Natural pronunciation

see-LA

Percent christian p g a c

0.733

Percent evangelical

0.122

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.500

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

4500

Frontier

N

Map address

m14174_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bethany World Prayer Center

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14174_la.png

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14174/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14174.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Sila inhabit the hilly, tropical forests just north of Muong Hai in north central Laos. Like other Tibeto-Burman peoples, the Sila migrated from southern China. The hill peoples such as the Sila are hunters and gatherers of forest products, as well as farmers. The Sila practice an ethnic religion which is a blend of animism and ancestor worship. Animism includes the belief that forces and aspects of nature (wind, rivers, trees, earth) are attached to spirits or supernatural beings. Ancestor worship involves praying to the spirits of deceased ancestors for protection, guidance, or blessings. They believe that ancestral spirits are alive and must be fed and cared for.

Obstacles

No scripture or other resources are available in the Sila language.

How reach

Workers who know how to communicate the Gospel in oral form are needed for this small people group.

Pray for church

Even though there are presently no known followers of Jesus among the Sila people, pray for those the Lord will call to himself. Pray they will be sent teachers to help them become established in the faith.

Pray for p g

Pray for a rising literacy rate for the Sila tribe, and for the many adjustments that need to be made to live in the 21st century, a time of rapid change.

Moey 3,400 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119543

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province, Vienthong district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Moey

Category

3

R o l3

xxx

Primary language name

Language unknown

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22613.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.362222

Latitude

18.606667

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.300

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Moey

Percent christian p g a c

0.300

Percent evangelical

0.300

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.300

P c buddhism

60

P c ethnic religions

40

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

3400

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22613/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22613.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Akeu 3,400 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

114852

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali province: Gnot Ou district, Mai district.

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Akeu

Category

1

R o l3

aeu

Primary language name

Akeu

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2015-2023

Portions year

2006-2012

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18899.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest-Operation Myanmar

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

4

Longitude

101.746320

Latitude

22.438383

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

0.723

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Akeu

Natural pronunciation

Ah-ker

Percent christian p g a c

11.533

Percent evangelical

0.723

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

5.808

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

19100

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18899/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18899.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Akha Ker 3,300 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119504

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsaly province, Yot Ou, Samphan districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Ker

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22583.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.817706

Latitude

22.152470

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Ker

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

3300

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22583/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22583.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Poussang 3,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108139

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongali and Oudomxai provinces, Samphan and Namo districts.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

260

R o p2

C0171

People cluster

Southeast Asian, other

Peop name across countries

Poussang

Category

3

R o l3

pho

Primary language name

Phunoi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14457.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.969361

Latitude

21.223521

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.687

Percent christian p c

37.191

Natural name

Poussang

Percent christian p g a c

0.687

Percent evangelical

0.687

Percent evangelical p c

6.197

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.687

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

3000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14457/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14457.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Poussang are an isolated, little-known people in Laos. Information about the Poussang is scarce because the Lao government does not recognize them as a distinct ethnic group. In 1993, most Poussang people still did not use Lao money, but rather used goods to barter and trade with other groups. Their nearest neighbors are the Akha, Lu and Khmu. Pre-marital sexual relations are encouraged by the Poussang elders, who also organize religious ceremonies and decide what new ideas should be allowed into their communities. The homes of the Poussang are constructed of bamboo and wood.

Obstacles

With so few in their area that would challenge the spirits and traditional religion, it will be a difficult task to convince them to consider Christ.

How reach

There are other tribal peoples in Southeast Asia who can take the gospel to the Poussang people.

Pray for p g

Pray for spiritual discernment and hunger among the Poussang people. Ask God to send evangelists to the Poussang soon who will make disciples who will make even more disciples. Pray the Poussang elders would not feel threatened by the introduction of the gospel but would welcome it. Pray the Lord will make himself known to the Poussang people by providing an abundant harvest this year.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Sok 2,900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

116047

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapue province, Samakkhixay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Sok

Category

3

R o l3

oyb

Primary language name

Oy

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2025

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

2

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22631.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.842460

Latitude

15.070102

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.100

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Sok

Percent christian p g a c

0.100

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2900

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22631/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22631.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Sida 2,800 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119541

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Namtha province, LuangNamtha, Yawtou districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Sida

Category

3

R o l3

slt

Primary language name

Sila

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22628.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.474317

Latitude

21.007379

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Sida

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2800

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22628/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22628.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Bit 2,700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

101500

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Namtha province: northeast Namtha district, and south of Boun Neua; Oudomxai province: Namo district; Phongsali province: Boun-Tai, Khua, and Mai districts, 8 villages; near China border.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Bit

Category

1

R o l3

bgk

Primary language name

Bit

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10882.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

102.010860

Latitude

21.397640

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.400

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Bit

Natural pronunciation

bit

Percent christian p g a c

1.060

Percent evangelical

1.380

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.045

P c buddhism

30

P c ethnic religions

69

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

3600

Frontier

N

Map address

m10882_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10882_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m10882_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10882/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10882.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Approximately 2,700 people belonging to the Bit ethnic group inhabit eight villages in the northern tip of Laos. Most Bit villages consist of 30 to 50 houses. They are invariably located in forested valleys. Multi-lingualism is now prevalent among the Bit. Many can speak some or all of the Lao, Lu, Khmu, and Hmong languages. Over the past few decades, the Bit started on a speedy decline towards assimilation. Animism and ancestor worship are the strongest religions among the Bit. They observe many animistic ceremonies, including worship of the spirits of the village, house, harvest, illness, and epidemics.

Obstacles

Christian resources are not available in the Bit language, but many of these people speak languages which do have resources available.

How reach

Pray for prayer warriors to prepare the ground for missionaries who will take the good news of Christ to the Bit tribe.

Pray for church

Pray that as members of this people group interact outside their villages, they will encounter messengers of the truth who will be compelled to share with them.

Pray for p g

Pray the animistic Bit people will soon be delivered from worshipping created things, and will honor the Creator God, the One who can give them eternal life.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Chepya 2,700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

116846

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali province.

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Chepya

Category

1

R o l3

ycp

Primary language name

Chepya

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

102.244320

Latitude

21.612263

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Chepya

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

75

P c ethnic religions

25

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2700

Frontier

Y

Map address

m20619_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: SIL / WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m20619_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m20619_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/20619/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Toum 2,600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119551

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province, Xaichamphon district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Toum

Category

3

R o l3

hnu

Primary language name

Hung

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22634.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.982222

Latitude

18.577778

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Toum

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

10

P c ethnic religions

90

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2600

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22634/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22634.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Triew 2,600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119514

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Sekong province, Dak Cheung district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Triew

Category

3

R o l3

kuf

Primary language name

Katu, Western

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22635.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.142317

Latitude

15.590595

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Triew

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2600

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22635/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22635.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Trui 2,600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119521

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Savannakhet province, Vilabuly district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Trui

Category

3

R o l3

sss

Primary language name

So (Laos)

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

1980-2025

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

2

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22636.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.789444

Latitude

17.055556

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.300

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Trui

Percent christian p g a c

0.300

Percent evangelical

0.300

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.300

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2600

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22636/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22636.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Con 2,500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

115070

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bokeo province: Meung district; Luang Namtha province: southwest of Vieng Pou Kha.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Con

Category

1

R o l3

cno

Primary language name

Con

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

1

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

100.899760

Latitude

20.649780

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Con

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2500

Frontier

Y

Map address

m19501_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: SIL / WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19501_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19501_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19501/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Tai Long 2,300 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

114319

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Louangphabang Province.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai Long

Category

1

R o l3

thi

Primary language name

Tai Long

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

102.406700

Latitude

20.044970

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai Long

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

30

P c ethnic religions

70

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2300

Frontier

Y

Map address

m18690_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: SIL / WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18690_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18690_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18690/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Inti 2,300 hab.

R o p3

119576

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapue province, Sanamxay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Inti

Category

3

R o l3

oyb

Primary language name

Oy

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2025

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.670513

Latitude

14.742258

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

6.800

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Inti

Percent christian p g a c

6.800

Percent evangelical

6.800

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

6.800

P c buddhism

93

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2300

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22598/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Ka Yeu 2,200 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119577

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapue province, Samakkhixay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Ka Yeu

Category

3

R o l3

oyb

Primary language name

Oy

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2025

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.791655

Latitude

14.865302

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Ka Yeu

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2200

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22601/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Dak Kang 2,100 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119512

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Sekong province, Dak Cheung district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Dak Kang

Category

3

R o l3

kuf

Primary language name

Katu, Western

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22593.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.033890

Latitude

15.407681

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Dak Kang

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2100

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22593/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22593.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Pacoh Kanai 2,100 hab.

R o p3

119527

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Salavan province, Sa Mouay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Pacoh Kanai

Category

3

R o l3

pac

Primary language name

Pacoh

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2018

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

5

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22617.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.841554

Latitude

16.335800

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

5.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Pacoh Kanai

Percent christian p g a c

5.000

Percent evangelical

5.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

5.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

95

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2100

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22617/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22617.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Tai Pao 2,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109721

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

They inhabit areas of central Laos. The villages are located in the Viangthong, Khamkeut and Pakkading districts of Borikhamxai Province.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

297

R o p2

C0209

People cluster

Kadai

Peop name across countries

Tai Pao

Category

1

R o l3

tpo

Primary language name

Tai Pao

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15194.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

104.655070

Latitude

18.564850

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

3.247

Natural name

Tai Pao

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

3.247

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

15

P c ethnic religions

85

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

13000

Frontier

Y

Map address

m15194_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Bryan Nicholson / cartoMission

Map credit u r l

https://www.cartomission.com

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15194_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m15194_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15194/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15194.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Tai Pao villages are located in the Viangthong, Khamkeut, and Pakkading districts of Borikhamxai Province. In Laos, Tai can mean 'people' and does not necessarily refer to the Tai or Thai race. Therefore, Tai Pao can simply mean 'Pao people '. The Tai Pao practice a mixture of animism and Theravada Buddhism. Such a religious intertwining has existed in Laos since Buddhism was introduced. Even stories of the introduction of Buddhism to Laos have evolved into animistic myth. For the Tai Pao, maintaining their culture is equally as important as their religious beliefs.

Obstacles

The few Tai Pao who have been exposed to the Gospel have not seriously considered it, believing that to become a Christian would be a disgrace against their culture and heritage as a Tai Pao.

How reach

The Tai Pao are spread over a large area in northern Laos -- the same area where the Khmu live. Pray that the believers among the Khmu will be burdened to share the Good News they have received with their neighbors.

Pray for church

There are no known Christians among the Tai Pao at this time. Please pray there will soon be many real disciples of Jesus in this people group.

Pray for p g

Spiritual matters are spiritually discerned or understood. Pray the Lord's Sprit will grant understanding to the Tai Pai as to their need for a Savior from sin, and that a Savior has become available in Jesus Christ.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Hmong Bua 2,000 hab.

R o p3

114094

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

230

R o p2

C0138

People cluster

Miao / Hmong

Peop name across countries

Hmong Bua

Category

1

R o l3

cqd

Primary language name

Miao, Chuanqiandian Cluster

Primary language dialect

Hmong Bua

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18486.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

102.040773

Latitude

22.349153

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

3.400

Percent christian p c

11.511

Natural name

Hmong Bua

Natural pronunciation

mung BOO-ah

Percent christian p g a c

8.078

Percent evangelical

2.400

Percent evangelical p c

6.289

Percent evangelical p g a c

5.855

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

97

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

95000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18486/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18486.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Summary

After several generations of separation from their homeland, the Hmong Bua people in Laos have developed their own identity. Today most of the various Hmong subgroups do not acknowledge kinship with one another even if they speak the same language. The majority of Hmong Bua are animists.

Obstacles

They are only unreached in Laos, a country where the gospel has made few inroads into the various ethnic groups.

How reach

Believers in Southeast Asia who are trained in telling gospel stories and producing audio and visual Bible resources may be led by the Holy Spirit to go to the Hmong Bua people in Laos. This effort could produce new disciples and fellowships.

Pray for p g

Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Hmong Bua people in Laos teachable and understanding hearts. Pray that a powerful movement of the Holy Spirit would bring entire Hmong Bua families into a rich experience of God's blessing. Pray for Hmong Bua families to be drawn by the Holy Spirit to seek forgiveness and to understand the adequacy of Christ's work on the cross. Pray that soon Hmong Bua disciples would reach others with the gospel in Laos.

N t online

Y

Bible year

2024

Akha Phongku 1,900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119528

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsaly province, Bountai district

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Phongku

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

102.204320

Latitude

21.430669

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Phongku

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

100

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1900

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22589/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Kasseng 1,800 hab.

R o p3

104717

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapu and Xekong provinces, Sanxai, Xaisettha, Dakchung, and Lamam districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Kasseng

Category

2

R o l3

tdf

Primary language name

Talieng

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.353090

Latitude

15.293150

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

6.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Kasseng

Percent christian p g a c

6.000

Percent evangelical

3.841

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

3.841

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

94

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1800

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12563/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Summary

Between the first and sixth centuries AD, the area inhabited by the Kaseng was a center of the Mon-Khmer Funan Kingdom, and then part of the Chenla Kingdom (sixth to eighth centuries). Many ruins remain today from that golden area of the Khmer civilization. The Kaseng today are animists. They have never embraced Buddhism. The Kaseng believe spirits can destroy crops, bring sickness and epidemics, and can disguise themselves as people or animals. A host of different deities and spirits are appeased, in order to bring peace and prosperity to their community.

Obstacles

Laos does not provide easy access to Christian workers coming from outside the country. The Kaseng are such a small group they may be difficult to find.

How reach

Two Gospel recordings exist in their language. Pray for the vision of nearby believers to use these tools to bring them the gospel.

Pray for church

There are likely no followers of Jesus Christ in this tribe today, but pray that hearts will even now be prepared to receive the Gospel and its messengers.

Pray for p g

Ask the Lord to protect the Kaseng from the control of evil spiritual influences. Pray for freedom for them to understand and believe the Gospel when it comes.

Angkham 1,700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119530

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Savannakhet province, Vilabuly district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Angkham

Category

3

R o l3

pht

Primary language name

Phu Thai

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22591.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.073118

Latitude

16.918645

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Angkham

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

70

P c ethnic religions

30

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1700

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22591/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22591.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Poumong 1,600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108138

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali province, Boun-Tai and Khoa districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

260

R o p2

C0171

People cluster

Southeast Asian, other

Peop name across countries

Poumong

Category

3

R o l3

pho

Primary language name

Phunoi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14456.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.970249

Latitude

21.387803

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

37.191

Natural name

Poumong

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

6.197

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1600

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14456/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14456.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

We know very little about the lifestyle of the Poumong. Poumong have never appeared in ethno- linguistic lists of Laos before, even though they claim to be a unique people group. Their linguistic affiliation is also yet to be determined, although they may be related to the Pouhoy people in adjacent areas of northern Oudomxai Province. Before 1975, the Poumong lived under the authority of the Royal palace in Luang Prabang. Before the communists came to power, they had promised to keep the Lao monarchy, but they lied. The abdication came as a shock to many Lao because the Pathet Lao had promised to retain the monarchy.

Obstacles

None of the Poumong have reportedly believed in Jesus Christ, as few have ever heard the gospel. For this reason, it's a strange idea to even consider the truth of the gospel in this culture.

How reach

There are other tribal peoples in Laos who can take the gospel to the Poumong people.

Pray for p g

Pray God himself would call evangelists and church planters to focus on the Poumong people of Laos. Ask God to raise up Poumong disciples who will make more disciples. Pray all Poumong would receive a chance to believe. Pray for the Lord to show himself faithful and powerful to Poumong elders.

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Pua 1,600 hab.

R o p3

119520

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan province, Bualapha district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Pua

Category

3

R o l3

sss

Primary language name

So (Laos)

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

1980-2025

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

4

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22622.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.149065

Latitude

17.503994

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.900

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Pua

Percent christian p g a c

2.900

Percent evangelical

2.900

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.900

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

97

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1600

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22622/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22622.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Tamla 1,600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119547

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Salavan province, Ta Oy district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Tamla

Category

3

R o l3

tth

Primary language name

Ta'oih, Upper

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2010

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22632.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.211813

Latitude

15.637660

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Tamla

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1600

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22632/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22632.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Lahu Shi 1,600 hab.

R o p3

111024

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Namtha and Bokeo provinces. 16 villages.

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Lahu Shi

Category

1

R o l3

lhi

Primary language name

Lahu Shi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2015

Portions year

2009

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

5

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16018.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest-Operation Myanmar

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

5

Longitude

100.670700

Latitude

20.668290

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

6.700

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Lahu Shi

Natural pronunciation

La-hoo shee

Percent christian p g a c

33.698

Percent evangelical

6.700

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

10.722

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

93

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

191000

Frontier

N

Map address

m16018_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Anonymous

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16018_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16018_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16018/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16018.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Hung 1,500 hab.

R o p3

103916

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province: Khamkeut district; northeast of Nape and south of Phong river (Toum dialect).

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Hung

Category

3

R o l3

hnu

Primary language name

Hung

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12153.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

106.288449

Latitude

15.873348

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

3.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Hung

Percent christian p g a c

2.618

Percent evangelical

2.500

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.546

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

97

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2500

Frontier

N

Map address

m12153_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12153_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12153_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12153/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12153.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tay Khang 1,500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

115456

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province: Viengthong district.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tay Khang

Category

1

R o l3

tnu

Primary language name

Tai Khang

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

1

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.365450

Latitude

18.663220

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tay Khang

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1500

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19592/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

There are around 5,600 Tai Khang people living in northern and central Laos near the Vietnamese border. Some also live in Vietnam, officially recognized as part of a Thai minority group.

Obstacles

Animistic spirit-worship and Theravada Buddhism are intermingled strongholds among the Tai Khang people of Laos.

How reach

The gospel is not accessible to the Tai Khang in their own language. There are no Christian radio broadcasts, Scriptures or the JESUS Film for them. Someone can learn their language and begin to produce these materials.

Pray for church

Though approximately 22 percent of this people group has heard the gospel, there are no known followers of Christ among the Tai Khang. Pray for an encounter with the love and power of Jesus amongst the Tai Khangs that will break their allegiance with spirit worship.

Pray for p g

Pray that Tai Khang children who are sent to labor in the rice fields at an early age will find their worth and identity in God. Pray for Tai Khang families to be made strong in unity and in love. Pray for the Tai Khang to recognize the holiness of God, set apart from all other powers and spirits. Pray for God's glory to be revealed amongst the Tai Khang, and that his presence would scatter spiritual strongholds. Pray for a disciple making movement among the Tai Khang people of Laos.

Akha Mutuen 1,500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119523

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Oudomxay, Phongsali provinces, Na Mo, Bountai districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Mutuen

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22586.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.804690

Latitude

21.163123

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Mutuen

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1500

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22586/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22586.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Lawi 1,400 hab.

R o p3

105685

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Xekong province: Lavi Fang Daeng village, south of Xekong town. Two other villages.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

260

R o p2

C0171

People cluster

Southeast Asian, other

Peop name across countries

Lawi

Category

1

R o l3

lvi

Primary language name

Lavi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13015.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.793375

Latitude

15.270920

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.000

Percent christian p c

37.191

Natural name

Lawi

Percent christian p g a c

4.000

Percent evangelical

3.328

Percent evangelical p c

6.197

Percent evangelical p g a c

3.328

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

96

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1400

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13015/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13015.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Kamsang 1,400 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119524

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapue province, Samakkhixay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Kamsang

Category

3

R o l3

oyb

Primary language name

Oy

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2025

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22602.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.749345

Latitude

14.811460

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Kamsang

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1400

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22602/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22602.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Kata 1,400 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119532

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan province, Ynommalat, Mahaxai districts

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Kata

Category

3

R o l3

pht

Primary language name

Phu Thai

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22603.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.188611

Latitude

17.597500

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Kata

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

49

P c ethnic religions

51

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1400

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22603/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22603.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Kathonglueng 1,400 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119510

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province, khamkeut district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Kathonglueng

Category

3

R o l3

lao

Primary language name

Lao

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1926-1973

Portions year

1906-1967

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

9

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22604.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.171111

Latitude

18.146111

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.200

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Kathonglueng

Percent christian p g a c

1.200

Percent evangelical

0.400

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.400

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

90

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1400

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22604/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22604.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

1932-2012

Champao 1,300 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119573

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapue province, Samakkhixay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Champao

Category

3

R o l3

oyb

Primary language name

Oy

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2025

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.736974

Latitude

14.821741

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Champao

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1300

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22592/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Maroy 1,300 hab.

R o p3

119519

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan & Savanakhet provinces, Xaybuathong district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Maroy

Category

3

R o l3

sss

Primary language name

So (Laos)

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

1980-2025

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

4

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22612.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.602845

Latitude

17.056700

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.400

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Maroy

Percent christian p g a c

2.400

Percent evangelical

2.300

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.300

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

58

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1300

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22612/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22612.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Pras 1,300 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119545

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Salavan province, Ta Oy district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Pras

Category

3

R o l3

tth

Primary language name

Ta'oih, Upper

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2010

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22621.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.707533

Latitude

16.266094

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Pras

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1300

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22621/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22621.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Teng 1,300 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119550

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province, Khamgeut district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Teng

Category

3

R o l3

tyr

Primary language name

Tai Daeng

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22633.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.165976

Latitude

18.161805

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.300

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Teng

Percent christian p g a c

0.300

Percent evangelical

0.300

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.300

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1300

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22633/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22633.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Kri 1,200 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

105307

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan province, Bouarapha district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Kri

Category

3

R o l3

xxx

Primary language name

Language unknown

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11241.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.752600

Latitude

17.557929

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.632

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Kri

Percent christian p g a c

0.632

Percent evangelical

0.632

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.632

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1200

Frontier

N

Map address

m11241_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: SIL / WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11241_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m11241_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11241/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11241.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The area inhabited by the Kri in Khammouan is extremely remote, and it is reported still contains numerous tigers. Geographic, cultural and linguistic barriers have separated the Kri from all Gospel influence throughout their history. Not only are there no churches in the region, not a single Kri is known to have placed his faith in Jesus Christ. The 1995 national census of Laos listed a population of 739 Kri people, living in the Bouarapha District of Khammouan Province. "The [Kri] in eastern Khammouan Province, in the Bouarapha District, are called Toong Luang by the Laos. Almost all were made to live sedentary lives in 1993 by local authorities." Previously they lived in trees and caves.

Obstacles

We do not know the language spoken by the Kri, nor what languages may be understood, even slightly.

How reach

Oral communicators of the Gospel may be able to communicate with the Kri but prayer is needed for this to occur. They are a tiny group, easily overlooked.

Pray for church

Please pray for the Lord to be preparing hearts to understand the good news about Jesus when it comes to them.

Pray for p g

Pray for the Kri to be able to adapt to the rapidly changing conditions of the age in which they live. Pray they won't be exploited by outsiders.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Poong 1,100 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119536

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Huaphan province, Houameuang district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Poong

Category

3

R o l3

pnx

Primary language name

Phong-Kniang

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22620.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

103.865063

Latitude

20.118500

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Poong

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

70

P c ethnic religions

30

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1100

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22620/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22620.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Phongset 1,100 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119529

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsaly, Udomxai provinces, Phongsaly, Xai districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Phongset

Category

3

R o l3

pho

Primary language name

Phunoi

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22619.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

102.188065

Latitude

21.673561

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Phongset

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

100

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1100

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22619/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22619.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Sedang 1,000 hab.

R o p3

108785

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapu province, Sanxai and phouvong districts.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Sedang

Category

3

R o l3

sed

Primary language name

Sedang

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

5

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

2

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14810.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

107.462128

Latitude

14.648634

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

N

Percent adherents

20.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Sedang

Percent christian p g a c

15.037

Percent evangelical

15.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.652

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

80

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

133000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14810/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14810.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Significantly Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-5.png

Kuan 1,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

114142

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Borikhamxai province, Viangthong district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Kuan

Category

1

R o l3

uan

Primary language name

Kuan

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18527.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.310380

Latitude

18.076920

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.758

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Kuan

Natural pronunciation

Khoo-ahn

Percent christian p g a c

0.758

Percent evangelical

0.758

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.758

P c buddhism

10

P c ethnic religions

89

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18527/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18527.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

Although traditionally the Kuan are animists, there is a growing Buddhist influence being put on them by the Lao and other Buddhist communities in the area. The Kuan have absorbed many Buddhist rituals into their religious ceremonies, while keeping their ancient animism intact. It could be noted that Buddhism has never fully replaced animism in Laos, but rather has been absorbed into animistic practices that go back to the beginning of history in Laos. The Kuan live in Viangthong District of Borikhamxai Province in central Laos, near the banks of the Mouan River. There are no known Christians among the Kuan in Laos.

Obstacles

There is no scripture reported to be available in the Kuan language, nor are other helpful resources available.

How reach

Animism can act as something of a springboard for the Christian faith. There are redemptive analogies available that can be used to help people understand.

Pray for church

Even though there are no followers of Jesus today among the Kuan people we should pray for those who will one day come to believing faith. They will need mature Christians to help them become real disciples of Christ.

Pray for p g

Please pray this small tribe will be able to make the adjustments needed to live in a rapidly changing world. Pray especially for the youth to gain skills to allow them to be employable and productive in the workplace.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Kanay 1,000 hab.

R o p3

114880

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Saravan province, Samouay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Kanay

Category

3

R o l3

pac

Primary language name

Pacoh

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

2018

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18915.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.811566

Latitude

16.430625

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

9.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Kanay

Percent christian p g a c

9.000

Percent evangelical

7.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

7.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

91

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18915/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18915.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Sadang Duan 1,000 hab.

R o p3

119539

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapue province, Phouvong district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Sadang Duan

Category

3

R o l3

sed

Primary language name

Sedang

Number languages spoken

3

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22625.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.481810

Latitude

14.744279

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Sadang Duan

Percent christian p g a c

4.000

Percent evangelical

3.900

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

3.900

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

96

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22625/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22625.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Seng 1,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119538

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Huaphan province, Houameuang district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Seng

Category

3

R o l3

pnx

Primary language name

Phong-Kniang

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22627.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.001426

Latitude

20.216120

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Seng

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

70

P c ethnic religions

30

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1000

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22627/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22627.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Khatavueng 1,000 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119515

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province, Khamgeut district

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Khatavueng

Category

3

R o l3

xxx

Primary language name

Language unknown

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22605.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.977222

Latitude

18.216944

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Khatavueng

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

30

P c ethnic religions

70

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1000

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22605/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22605.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Arem 900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

100487

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan province: upper reaches of the Nrong (Nam Noy) river, both sides of the Viet Nam-Laos border, west of Phuc Trach.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Arem

Category

1

R o l3

aem

Primary language name

Arem

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p10419.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

105.451470

Latitude

18.138070

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.600

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Arem

Natural pronunciation

AH-rehm

Percent christian p g a c

1.425

Percent evangelical

1.517

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.351

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

98

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/10419/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p10419.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Arem live in an extremely remote area directly along the Laos-Vietnam border, with the largest population in Laos. Their language is considered to be nearly extinct, but some of the Arem people speak other languages. The Arem people are part of the officially recognized Chut grouping of people groups, known as the most underdeveloped peoples in the country of Laos. The name Arem means 'cave dwellers '. Certain members of this group are said to be returning to live in caves as they formely did, and their population has been falling. The Arem and the other Chut tribes, have absolutely no awareness of the gospel in either Laos or Vietnam. They remain completely unreached.

Obstacles

Workers are needed in Laos, people who can sensitively and accurately communicate the gospel in ways the people can understand.

How reach

Much prayer is needed to prepare the hearts of the people groups within the Chut grouping to understand and believe the gospel when it comes to them. It will probably take much careful explanation, with many repetitions, for them to receive the good news about Christ.

Pray for church

There are no known followers of Jesus within the Arem tribe, in either Laos or Vietnam.

Pray for p g

Please pray for these poor people, that they will be able to survive as an ethnic group and improve the quality of their lives.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Chatong 900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

102042

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Salavan province: northwest of Saravan town; Xekong province: Kaleum district.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

260

R o p2

C0171

People cluster

Southeast Asian, other

Peop name across countries

Chatong

Category

3

R o l3

tto

Primary language name

Ta'oih, Lower

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p11311.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.201817

Latitude

15.652315

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

37.191

Natural name

Chatong

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

6.197

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

900

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/11311/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p11311.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Summary

The Chatong area is near the Vietnam border, in remote mountains. Because of the almost complete lack of roads, few tourists have ever ventured into this part of Laos. "It's also a very poor province in which nearly a quarter of all children die before the age of five." The Chatong have been animists for centuries, continuing to worship a host of spirits without interruption from the outside world. In Laos today, even professing Buddhists continue to seek the guidance of the spirits in matters that may benefit them. For example, thousands of people visit mediums in an effort to divine "lucky numbers" which could help them win the lottery. The "collapse of socialist ideology in the country has produced much confusion and religious belief in all its variety has rapidly filled the gap".

Obstacles

We do not know the language spoken by the Chatong people, nor if there might be a trade language which could be used to communicate with them.

How reach

Christians need to make contact with the Chatong and find out how to communicate with them.

Pray for church

There are almost certainly no followers of Christ today among the Chatong, but it is not too early to pray for those who will one day become believers. They will need teachers and they will need scripture in a language they understand.

Pray for p g

Please pray for the Chatong tribe to hunger to find a Savior, one who can not only provide forgiveness for their sin but who can provide love, joy, and peace. Pray at the proper time the Lord will send workers to tell them who this Savior is, Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Khun 900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

103841

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Louangphabang province: sacred temple area.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Khun

Category

1

R o l3

kkh

Primary language name

Khun

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

1938-2024

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12111.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest-Operation Myanmar

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

3

Longitude

102.136558

Latitude

19.881982

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

4.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Khun

Percent christian p g a c

0.221

Percent evangelical

2.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.032

P c buddhism

96

P c ethnic religions

0

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

152900

Frontier

N

Map address

m12111_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: Ethnologue Text. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12111_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m12111_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12111/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12111.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Kongsat 900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

105183

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Oudomxai province, Nam Nyon village in Namo district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

210

R o p2

C0116

People cluster

Lao

Peop name across countries

Kongsat

Category

3

R o l3

kjg

Primary language name

Khmu

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

1918-2016

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p12777.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.827576

Latitude

21.179344

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

3.385

Natural name

Kongsat

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

1.824

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

49

P c ethnic religions

51

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

900

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/12777/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p12777.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Nguon 900 hab.

R o p3

107292

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan province, Nakay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Nguon

Category

3

R o l3

nuo

Primary language name

Nguon

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13375.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

105.487752

Latitude

17.894740

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.400

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Nguon

Percent christian p g a c

0.640

Percent evangelical

2.360

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.629

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

98

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

3300

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13375/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13375.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Ae 900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119549

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province, Khamgeut district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Ae

Category

3

R o l3

xxx

Primary language name

Language unknown

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22576.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.671142

Latitude

18.266990

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Ae

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

15

P c ethnic religions

85

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

900

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22576/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22576.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Konglang 900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119579

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Attapue province, Samakkhixay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Konglang

Category

3

R o l3

oyb

Primary language name

Oy

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2025

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.775313

Latitude

14.863008

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Konglang

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

900

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22608/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Ralok 900 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119546

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Salavan province, Ta Oy district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Ralok

Category

3

R o l3

tth

Primary language name

Ta'oih, Upper

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2010

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22624.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.625407

Latitude

15.975755

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Ralok

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

900

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22624/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22624.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Tamoy 800 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109793

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Namtha province, Viangphoukha district.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Tamoy

Category

3

R o l3

kjg

Primary language name

Khmu

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

1918-2016

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15236.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.046752

Latitude

20.679470

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Tamoy

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

800

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15236/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15236.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Hanna 800 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119513

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Sekong province, Dak Cheung district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Hanna

Category

3

R o l3

kuf

Primary language name

Katu, Western

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22596.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.142317

Latitude

15.590595

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Hanna

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

800

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22596/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22596.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Aheu Luang 700 hab.

R o p3

105894

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Most live in three villages within the Song Daw District of Sakon Nakhon Province in north-east Thailand. Across the border in Laos a few hundred live on the banks of the Theun River, east and south of Lak Sao in the Khamkeut District of Khammouan Province and in Borikhamxai Province.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Aheu Luang

Category

1

R o l3

thm

Primary language name

Aheu

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13129.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

105.005630

Latitude

18.227400

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

7.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Aheu

Percent christian p g a c

2.071

Percent evangelical

5.440

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.609

P c buddhism

25

P c ethnic religions

68

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2300

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13129/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13129.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

O-Du 700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

107591

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Xiangkhoang province, Nonghet district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

O-Du

Category

3

R o l3

tyh

Primary language name

O'du

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14118.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

103.776340

Latitude

19.273710

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

O-Du

Percent christian p g a c

1.597

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

1200

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14118/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14118.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tai Laan 700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109714

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

They inhabit a few villages in the Kham District of Xiangkhoang Province in Laos.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai Laan

Category

3

R o l3

xxx

Primary language name

Language unknown

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15190.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

103.561381

Latitude

19.632409

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai Laan

Percent christian p g a c

2.000

Percent evangelical

1.739

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

1.739

P c buddhism

53

P c ethnic religions

45

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

700

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15190/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15190.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Taket 700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109741

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Prabang, Nambak district.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

260

R o p2

C0171

People cluster

Southeast Asian, other

Peop name across countries

Taket

Category

3

R o l3

xxx

Primary language name

Language unknown

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15205.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

102.453069

Latitude

20.631187

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

37.191

Natural name

Taket

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

6.197

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

700

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15205/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15205.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Maleng 700 hab.

R o p3

111241

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan province, Nakay district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Maleng

Category

1

R o l3

pkt

Primary language name

Maleng

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16144.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

105.412770

Latitude

17.856130

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

20.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Maleng

Percent christian p g a c

6.954

Percent evangelical

10.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

3.477

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

80

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2000

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16144/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16144.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Kor 700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119542

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Houaphanh province, Xiengkho district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Kor

Category

3

R o l3

puo

Primary language name

Puoc

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22609.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.077998

Latitude

20.931766

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Kor

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

700

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22609/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22609.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Oh 700 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119581

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province, Khamgeut district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Oh

Category

3

R o l3

tth

Primary language name

Ta'oih, Upper

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2010

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.713056

Latitude

18.233333

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Oh

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

30

P c ethnic religions

70

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

700

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22615/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Tai Gapong 600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

115538

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Mainly in Bolikhamxai, Savannahkhet, and Khammouan provinces; Salavan Province, centered in Toumlan district; Xiangkhoang and Champasak provinces.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai Gapong

Category

3

R o l3

pht

Primary language name

Phu Thai

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p19263.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of the Buddhist World, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

105.091498

Latitude

18.070005

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai Gapong

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

75

P c ethnic religions

25

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

2800

Frontier

Y

Map address

m19263_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Location: SIL / WLMS. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19263_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m19263_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19263/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p19263.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Phana 600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

114840

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Namtha and Bokeo provinces, Luang Namtha and Houayxay districts.

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Phana

Category

1

R o l3

phq

Primary language name

Phana'

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

1

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p18892.jpg

Photo credits

Operation China, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

101.977500

Latitude

21.938720

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Phana

Natural pronunciation

Pa-nah

Percent christian p g a c

0.084

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.084

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

5800

Frontier

Y

Map address

m18892_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18892_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m18892_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/18892/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p18892.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Akha Jowhoi 600 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119503

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

LuangNamtha province, LuangNamtha, Sing districts

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

185

R o p2

C0089

People cluster

Hani

Peop name across countries

Akha Jowhoi

Category

3

R o l3

ahk

Primary language name

Akha

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1968-1987

Portions year

1939-1991

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22582.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.381256

Latitude

21.185418

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

9.274

Natural name

Akha Jowhoi

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

5.929

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

600

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22582/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22582.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Bible year

2001-2018

Chut-May 500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

106436

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan province, Bouarapha district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Chut

Category

2

R o l3

scb

Primary language name

Chut

Primary language dialect

May

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13601.jpg

Photo credits

Thi - Shutterstock

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

105.823538

Latitude

17.240088

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

1.500

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Chut-May

Percent christian p g a c

0.082

Percent evangelical

1.438

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.079

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

99

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

8400

Frontier

N

Map address

m13601_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13601_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13601_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13601/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13601.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Tahang 500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109703

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Champasak province, Pakxong district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

260

R o p2

C0171

People cluster

Southeast Asian, other

Peop name across countries

Tahang

Category

2

R o l3

tdf

Primary language name

Talieng

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15182.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.286946

Latitude

15.201382

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

37.191

Natural name

Tahang

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

6.197

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

500

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15182/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15182.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tai Peung 500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109722

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Xiangkhoang province, Kham and possibly Pek districts.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai Peung

Category

3

R o l3

xxx

Primary language name

Language unknown

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15195.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

103.501914

Latitude

19.681037

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai Peung

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

500

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15195/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15195.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tayten 500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

111249

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Luang Prabang province, Pakxeng district.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tayten

Category

3

R o l3

lao

Primary language name

Lao

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

5

N t year

1926-1973

Portions year

1906-1967

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16149.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

102.676052

Latitude

20.704517

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tayten

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

500

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

Y

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

Y

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16149/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16149.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

N t online

Y

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Bible year

1932-2012

Adek 500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119511

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Sekong province, Kaleum district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Adek

Category

3

R o l3

kuf

Primary language name

Katu, Western

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22575.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.047871

Latitude

15.787740

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Adek

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

60

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

500

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22575/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22575.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Geungeu 500 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119574

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Sekong province, Kaleum district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Geungeu

Category

3

R o l3

kuf

Primary language name

Katu, Western

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.035705

Latitude

15.819079

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.200

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Geungeu

Percent christian p g a c

2.200

Percent evangelical

2.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

98

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

500

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22594/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Tchaho 400 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109912

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Phongsali province, Gnot-Ou district.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

260

R o p2

C0171

People cluster

Southeast Asian, other

Peop name across countries

Tchaho

Category

3

R o l3

xxx

Primary language name

Language unknown

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p15312.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.879509

Latitude

21.938508

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

37.191

Natural name

Tchaho

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

6.197

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

400

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/15312/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p15312.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tai Sam 400 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

109723

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

295

R o p2

C0207

People cluster

Tai

Peop name across countries

Tai Sam

Category

3

R o l3

xxx

Primary language name

Language unknown

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

1

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

Y

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

103.252511

Latitude

19.738647

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

0.732

Natural name

Tai Sam

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

0.438

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

400

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/19668/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Javieng 400 hab.

R o p3

119534

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province, Vienthong district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Javieng

Category

3

R o l3

pnx

Primary language name

Phong-Kniang

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2024

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

4

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

7

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22599.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

104.507222

Latitude

18.415833

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.700

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Javieng

Percent christian p g a c

2.700

Percent evangelical

2.700

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.700

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

90

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

400

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22599/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22599.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

N t online

Y

Pouhoy 300 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108137

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Oudomxai province, Kang village in Namo district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

260

R o p2

C0171

People cluster

Southeast Asian, other

Peop name across countries

Pouhoy

Category

3

R o l3

oyb

Primary language name

Oy

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

2025

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

1

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Christianity

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14455.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

101.730951

Latitude

21.045293

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

37.191

Natural name

Pouhoy

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

6.197

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

300

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14455/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14455.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Chut-Ruc 300 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

108430

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan province, Bouarapha district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Chut-Ruc

Category

2

R o l3

scb

Primary language name

Chut

Primary language dialect

Ruc

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14586.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.022677

Latitude

17.405480

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Chut-Ruc

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

300

Frontier

Y

Map address

m14586_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14586_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14586_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14586/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14586.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Chut-Sach 300 hab.

R o p3

108497

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Khammouan province, Bouarapha district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Chut-Sach

Category

2

R o l3

scb

Primary language name

Chut

Primary language dialect

Sach

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p14629.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.077766

Latitude

17.357976

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

2.600

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Chut-Sach

Percent christian p g a c

2.600

Percent evangelical

2.600

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

2.600

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

97

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

300

Frontier

N

Map address

m14629_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14629_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m14629_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/14629/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p14629.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Tai Loi 300 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

111244

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

They live on both banks of the Mekong River, and inhabit three villages in the Long District of Luang Namtha Province in Laos. The three villages are Muang Kham, Dondchay and Muong.

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Tai Loi

Category

1

R o l3

tlq

Primary language name

Tai Loi

Primary language dialect

Doi

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

1

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

G s e c

1

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

2

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

2

Primary religion

Buddhism

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Buddhism

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p16146.jpg

Photo credits

Asia Harvest-Operation Myanmar

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

101.057500

Latitude

21.324300

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Tai Loi

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

75

P c ethnic religions

25

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

5500

Frontier

Y

Map address

m16146_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16146_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m16146_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/16146/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p16146.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org

Haang 300 hab.

R o p3

119544

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Salavan province, Ta Oy district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Haang

Category

3

R o l3

tto

Primary language name

Ta'oih, Lower

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

2

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

Has audio recordings

Y

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22595.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

106.536573

Latitude

15.962391

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

3.700

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Haang

Percent christian p g a c

3.700

Percent evangelical

3.600

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

3.600

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

96

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

300

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

Y

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22595/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22595.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Sin 300 hab.

R o p3

119540

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Bolikhamxai province, Khamgeut district

People i d1

23

R o p1

A014

Affinity bloc

Tibetan-Himalayan Peoples

People i d2

317

R o p2

C0229

People cluster

Tibeto-Burman, other

Peop name across countries

Sin

Category

3

R o l3

xxx

Primary language name

Language unknown

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

0

J p scale

4

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

4

Least reached

N

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

6

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

4

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p22630.jpg

Photo credits

Anonymous

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

1

Longitude

105.066704

Latitude

18.076639

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

10.000

Percent christian p c

5.274

Natural name

Sin

Percent christian p g a c

10.000

Percent evangelical

10.000

Percent evangelical p c

3.465

Percent evangelical p g a c

10.000

P c buddhism

40

P c ethnic religions

50

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

300

Frontier

N

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22630/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p22630.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Partially Reached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-4.png

Nokno 200 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

119580

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Sekong province, Kaleum district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Nokno

Category

3

R o l3

kuf

Primary language name

Katu, Western

Number languages spoken

2

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

4

N t year

Yes

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

1

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

Y

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

N

Photo permission

N

Profile text exists

N

Count of countries

1

Longitude

107.063317

Latitude

15.868106

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Nokno

Percent christian p g a c

0.000

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

0.000

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

200

Frontier

Y

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/22614/LA

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Mlabri 20 hab. No alcanzado

R o p3

106686

R o g2

ASI

Continent

Asia

Region name

Asia, Southeast

I s o3

LAO

Location in country

Xaignabouri province, phiang district

People i d1

20

R o p1

A011

Affinity bloc

Southeast Asian Peoples

People i d2

239

R o p2

C0147

People cluster

Mon-Khmer

Peop name across countries

Mlabri

Category

1

R o l3

mra

Primary language name

Mlabri

Number languages spoken

1

Official lang

Lao

Bible status

3

Portions year

Yes

J p scale

1

J p scale p c

4

J p scale p g a c

5

Least reached

Y

Least reached p c

N

Least reached p g a c

N

G s e c

0

Has audio recordings

N

R l g3

4

R l g3 p c

2

R l g3 p g a c

4

Primary religion

Ethnic Religions

Primary religion p c

Buddhism

Primary religion p g a c

Ethnic Religions

P c islam

0.000000

P c non religious

0

P c unknown

0

Security level

2

L r top100

N

Photo address

p13749.jpg

Photo credits

Peoples of Laos, Asia Harvest

Photo creative commons

N

Photo copyright

Y

Photo permission

Y

Profile text exists

Y

Count of countries

2

Longitude

101.305680

Latitude

18.640280

Ctry

Laos

Indigenous code

Y

Percent adherents

0.000

Percent christian p c

5.331

Natural name

Mlabri

Percent christian p g a c

20.078

Percent evangelical

0.000

Percent evangelical p c

2.652

Percent evangelical p g a c

20.078

P c buddhism

0

P c ethnic religions

100

P c hinduism

0

P c other small

0

Region code

2

Population p g a c

420

Frontier

Y

Map address

m13749_la.png

Has jesus film

N

Nomadic

N

Map credits

Joshua Project / Global Mapping International

Map copyright

N

J f

N

Audio recordings

N

Window1040

Y

People group map u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13749_la.png

People group map expanded u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/maps/m13749_la.pdf

People group u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/13749/LA

People group photo u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/media/profiles/photos/p13749.jpg

Country u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/countries/LA

J p scale text

Unreached

J p scale image u r l

https://joshuaproject.net/assets/img/gauge/gauge-1.png

Photo credit u r l

https://www.asiaharvest.org