Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Mon-Khmer

Language: Khmer - (khm)

Alternate Name(s): Lao Theung (Upland)

Primary Religion: Buddhism - Theravada

Country: Laos

Also found in: Australia; Cambodia; Canada; France; Germany; Thailand; United Kingdom; United States; Vietnam

Population: 5,800

Global Population: 17,434,100

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Khmer of Laos, numbering 5,800, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Mon-Khmer people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 17,434,100 in 10 countries. Their primary language is Khmer. The primary religion practiced by the Khmer is Theravada Buddhism, the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available