People group profile · PG006352
The Gujaratis of Pakistan
The Gujaratis of Pakistan, numbering about 1,475,000 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are an ethnolinguistic group known for their vibrant culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and rich traditions, originating from the western Indian state of Gujarat, with a history of significant contributions to trade, arts, and cuisine.
They are a diaspora people in the Gujarati people cluster of the South Asian Peoples. Their primary religion is Hinduism, and they primarily speak Gujarati.
Fast facts
- Country
- Pakistan
- Population
- 1,475,000
- Affinity group
- South Asian Peoples
- People cluster
- Gujarati
- Primary language
- Gujarati (guj)
- Primary religion
- Hinduism
- Strategic Progress Index
- No Longer Unreached
- Evangelical
- 2% or Greater but Less than 5%
- GSEC
- 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
- Lostness priority
- Minimally Reached People Group
- Region
- Southern Asia, Asia
Where they live
Gospel status
The Gujaratis are No Longer Unreached, which means 2% or more are evangelical Christians. In GSEC terms, this people group is greater than or equal to 2% evangelical.
- Congregations exist Yes
- Church planting in the last two years No Churches Planted
Next steps for the Gujaratis
- Pray for the churches among this group to grow in faithfulness and maturity
- Equip believers to reach the unreached peoples around them
- Send out laborers from this people to the nations
Primary religion
97% adherents
Primary language
Gujarati · Indo-European family
100% speak Gujarati
Gospel resources in Gujarati
- Bible available
- JESUS Film available
- Radio programs not available
- Gospel recordings available
- Audio resources available
- Bible stories not available
Films
Bibles
- 1997 Bible League International · text
- Gujarati New India Bible · video
Find more at the JESUS Film Project, Bible.com and Faith Comes by Hearing.
Pray for the Gujaratis
- Ephesians 5:8. Pray that those walking in darkness will turn to the light and live as children of light.
- Romans 10:14–15. Ask God to send messengers, so that people can hear, believe and call on the name of the Lord.
- Matthew 9:37–38. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest field.
- 2 Timothy 2:2. Pray for faithful local leaders who will teach others, so that the church multiplies.
Gujarati in other countries
The same people (ROP3 103544) is reported in 24 other countries.
| People group | Country | Population | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujaratis | Tanzania | 519,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | United States | 465,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | United Kingdom | 407,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Canada | 115,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Madagascar | 102,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Oman | 73,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Malawi | 66,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Myanmar | 47,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Mozambique | 37,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Zambia | 36,500 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Malaysia | 34,500 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Bahrain | 34,500 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Uganda | 30,000 | Unengaged and Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Zimbabwe | 28,500 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Fiji | 26,500 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Kenya | 25,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Reunion | 23,500 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Burundi | 16,000 | Unengaged and Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Singapore | 5,600 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Rwanda | 1,500 | Unengaged and Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Maldives | 1,200 | Unengaged and Unreached |
| Gujaratis | France | 1,100 | Unengaged and Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Seychelles | 500 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Gujaratis | Bangladesh | 400 | Unengaged and Unreached |
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