People group profile · PG042388
The Nepalis of Bhutan
The Nepalis of Bhutan, numbering about 132,000 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are an ethnic and linguistic minority community in Bhutan, commonly known as the Lhotshampa (meaning “southerners” in Dzongkha). They are people of Nepali origin who settled in southern Bhutan, primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
They are an indigenous people in the Nepali-Pahari people cluster of the South Asian Peoples. Their primary religion is Hinduism, and they primarily speak Nepali (individual language).
Fast facts
- Country
- Bhutan
- Population
- 132,000
- Affinity group
- South Asian Peoples
- People cluster
- Nepali-Pahari
- Primary language
- Nepali (individual language) (npi)
- 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
- Marginally Reached People Group
- Region
- Southern Asia, Asia
Where they live
Gospel status
The Nepalis 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 Nepalis
- 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
80% adherents
Primary language
Nepali (individual language) · Indo-European family
100% speak Nepali (individual language)
Gospel resources in Nepali (individual language)
- Bible available
- JESUS Film available
- Radio programs not available
- Gospel recordings available
- Audio resources available
- Bible stories not available
Films
- JESUS (Darchuleli)
- JESUS (Baitadeli)
- JESUS (Acchami)
- JESUS (Bajureli)
- JESUS (Nepali)
- JESUS (Bajhangi)
- Magdalena (Nepali)
- The Savior (Nepali)
Bibles
- New Revised Version · video, audio
- New Revised Version - LUMO Christmas Film · video
Find more at the JESUS Film Project, Bible.com and Faith Comes by Hearing.
Pray for the Nepalis
- 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.
- 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.
Nepali in other countries
The same people (ROP3 107204) is reported in 14 other countries.
| People group | Country | Population | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepalis | Malaysia | 586,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Nepalis | Saudi Arabia | 426,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Nepali (Gorkha) | Myanmar | 425,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Nepalis | Qatar | 147,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Nepalis | United States | 107,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Nepalis | United Kingdom | 76,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Nepalis | United Arab Emirates | 49,000 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Nepalis | Hong Kong | 29,500 | Unengaged and Unreached |
| Nepalis | Bangladesh | 22,500 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Nepalis | Canada | 21,500 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Nepalis | Germany | 6,800 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Nepalis | Thailand | 6,800 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Nepalis | Spain | 3,500 | Engaged yet Unreached |
| Nepalis | Portugal | 550 | Engaged yet Unreached |
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