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Country: Brazil

Number of People Groups

310

People Groups Unreached

30 (9.7%)

Total Population

209,430,000

Unreached Population

118,000 (0.1%)

% Professing Christian

89.5%

% Evangelical

24.68 %

Largest Religion

Christianity (89.5%)

Literacy Rate

91 %

10/40 Window

No
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Photo People Group ▲ Population
this Country		 Global
Population		 Indigenous Primary Language Progress
Scale		 Primary Religion % Professing
Christian		 %
Evangelical
Agavotaguerra 100 100 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 35.00 % 1.00 %
Aikana, Tubarao 300 300 ● Aikana ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 25.00 %
Akunsu Unknown Unknown ● Language unknown ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.10 %
Amahuaca 200 600 ● Amahuaca ● Christianity 75.00 % 35.00 %
Amanaye 200 200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 15.00 % 10.00 %
Amapa Creole 31,000 31,000 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.10 %
Americans, U.S. 37,000 188,897,000 English ● Christianity 87.00 % 37.00 %
Amerindian, Detribalized 449,000 15,745,000 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 59.00 % 35.00 %
Amundava 100 100 ● Amundava ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 10.00 %
Anambe 100 100 ● Anambe ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 1.00 %
Apalai 400 400 ● Apalai ● Christianity 80.00 % 40.00 %
Apiaka 800 800 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 81.00 % 25.00 %
Apinaje 1,900 1,900 ● Apinaye ● Christianity 80.00 % 35.00 %
Apurina 7,600 7,600 ● Apurina ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 20.00 %
Arab, general 1,400,000 3,261,000 Arabic, North Levantine Spoken ● Islam 36.00 % 5.00 %
Arana 400 400 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 60.00 % 1.00 %
Arapaso 600 600 ● Tucano ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 1.00 %
Arara do Acre 400 400 ● Sharanahua ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Arara do Amazonas 400 400 ● Curripaco ● Christianity 90.00 % 20.00 %
Arara do Mato Grosso 300 300 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 1.00 %
Arara do Para 400 400 ● Arara, Para ● Ethnic Religions 30.00 % 1.00 %
Arara do Rondonia 300 300 ● Karo ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.80 %
Arawete 500 500 ● Arawete ● Christianity 80.00 % 1.00 %
Arikapu Unknown Unknown ● Arikapu ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 10.00 %
Armenian 46,000 6,323,000 Armenian ● Christianity 90.00 % 13.00 %
Arua 100 100 ● Arua ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 2.00 %
Asheninka, Pichis 1,000 15,000 ● Asheninka, Pichis ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 0.80 %
Asheninka, Ucayali-Yurua 1,000 9,400 ● Asheninka, Ucayali-Yurua ● Christianity 60.00 % 1.00 %
Asurini do Tocantins 600 600 ● Asurini, Tocantins ● Christianity 80.00 % 35.00 %
Asurini do Xingu 200 200 ● Asurini of Xingu ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 2.00 %
Atikum, Uamue 6,300 6,300 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 0.10 %
Ava-Canoeiro Unknown Unknown ● Ava-Canoeiro ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 8.00 %
Aweti 200 200 ● Aweti ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 1.00 %
Bakairi 1,500 1,500 ● Bakairi ● Christianity 80.00 % 20.00 %
Baniwa 5,800 9,300 ● Baniwa ● Christianity 70.00 % 25.00 %
Bara, Waimaha Unknown 800 ● Waimaha ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 10.00 %
Barasano do Norte Unknown Unknown ● Tucano ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 4.00 %
Bare 7,900 22,000 ● Nhengatu ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.50 %
Basque 6,300 2,847,000 Basque ● Christianity 93.00 % 0.40 %
Bora, Miranha 700 5,000 ● Bora ● Ethnic Religions 2.00 % 0.50 %
Bororo 1,600 1,600 ● Bororo ● Ethnic Religions 19.00 % 4.00 %
Brazilian, Black 12,277,000 12,279,000 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 89.00 % 23.00 %
Brazilian, Mestizo 81,752,000 81,803,000 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 93.02 % 24.00 %
Brazilian, White 95,342,000 95,891,000 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 89.50 % 29.00 %
British 12,000 51,664,000 English ● Christianity 70.00 % 20.00 %
Canela, Ramkokamekra 2,700 2,700 ● Canela ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 22.00 %
Carapana Unknown 1,000 ● Carapana ● Christianity 60.00 % 6.00 %
Carib, Galibi do Uaca 2,100 2,100 ● Language unknown ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.10 %
Carutana 400 400 ● Baniwa ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 0.80 %
Chamacoco Unknown 2,000 ● Chamacoco ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 3.00 %
Chinese, general 310,000 8,449,000 Portuguese ● Buddhism 30.00 % 4.00 %
Chiquitano 2,400 59,000 Chiquitano ● Ethnic Religions 30.00 % 3.00 %
Cinta-Larga 1,600 1,600 ● Cinta Larga ● Christianity 90.00 % 11.00 %
Daw 100 100 ● Daw ● Christianity 70.00 % 25.00 %
Deaf Unknown Unknown ● Brazilian Sign Language ● Christianity 91.00 % 1.00 %
Deni 1,100 1,100 ● Deni ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 8.00 %
Desano 1,700 3,800 ● Desano ● Christianity 60.00 % 20.00 %
Diahoi 100 100 ● Tenharim ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 2.00 %
Dutch 11,000 15,163,000 Dutch ● Non-Religious 26.00 % 5.00 %
Enawene-Nawe 600 600 ● Enawene-Nawe ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
French 18,000 49,460,000 French ● Christianity 76.00 % 0.70 %
Fulnio 5,600 5,600 ● Iate ● Christianity 60.00 % 20.00 %
Galibi do Oiapoque Unknown Unknown ● Carib ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 15.00 %
Galibi do Uaca 2,400 2,400 ● Karipuna Creole French ● Christianity 60.00 % 30.00 %
Gaviao do Maranhao 700 700 ● Gaviao, Para ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.40 %
Gaviao do Rondonia 700 700 ● Gaviao do Jiparana ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.50 %
German 580,000 64,481,000 Portuguese ● Christianity 78.00 % 12.00 %
Greek 11,000 10,780,000 Greek ● Christianity 95.00 % 0.30 %
Guaja 500 500 ● Guaja ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 6.00 %
Guajajara 23,000 23,000 ● Guajajara ● Christianity 60.00 % 30.00 %
Guanae 300 300 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 10.00 %
Guarani, Ava, Nhandeva 8,600 39,000 ● Guarani, Ava ● Christianity 90.00 % 10.00 %
Guarani, Mbya 7,200 33,000 ● Guarani, Mbya ● Christianity 65.00 % 20.00 %
Guato 700 700 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Guaza Unknown Unknown ● Language unknown ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.10 %
Gypsy, Brazilian 421,000 421,000 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 90.00 % 7.00 %
Halo Te Su, Alatesu Unknown Unknown ● Nambikuara, Southern ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 10.00 %
Himarima Unknown Unknown ● Himarima ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 2.00 %
Hixkariana 900 900 ● Hixkaryana ● Christianity 96.00 % 50.00 %
Hungarian 22,000 11,570,000 Hungarian ● Christianity 82.00 % 7.00 %
Hunsrik 3,140,000 3,140,000 ● Hunsrik ● Christianity 85.00 % 1.50 %
Hupda 1,900 2,100 ● Hupde ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 1.00 %
Iapama, Apama 200 200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 0.00 % 0.00 %
Ikpeng, Txikao 400 400 ● Ikpeng ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 0.25 %
Ingariko 1,300 6,900 ● Akawaio ● Christianity 51.00 % 20.00 %
Ipeka-Tapuia, Pato-Tapuia 200 200 ● Curripaco ● Christianity 60.00 % 2.00 %
Irantxe 400 400 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 30.00 % 2.00 %
Isolados do Alto Jutai 200 200 ● Language unknown ● Ethnic Religions 0.00 % 0.00 %
Isolados do Jandiatuba 300 300 ● Language unknown ● Ethnic Religions 0.00 % 0.00 %
Italian 275,000 37,091,000 Italian ● Christianity 83.00 % 8.00 %
Italo-Mulatto 12,000 12,000 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.10 %
Itogapuk, Karo 100 100 ● Karo ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Jabuti 200 200 ● Jabuti ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 2.50 %
Jamamadi 900 900 ● Jamamadi ● Christianity 60.00 % 15.00 %
Japanese 1,532,000 125,003,000 Japanese ● Christianity 63.50 % 15.00 %
Jarawara 200 200 ● Jamamadi ● Ethnic Religions 30.00 % 30.00 %
Javae 1,400 1,400 ● Karaja ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.10 %
Jenipapo-Kanide 300 300 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 80.00 % 20.00 %
Jew 98,000 100,000 Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 1.00 % 0.30 %
Jiripanco 2,200 2,200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 1.00 %
Juma Unknown Unknown ● Juma ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.10 %
Juriti Unknown Unknown ● Wajiara ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 3.00 %
Juruna 500 500 ● Juruna ● Christianity 70.00 % 7.00 %
Kaapor 1,500 1,500 ● Kaapor ● Christianity 70.00 % 6.00 %
Kabixi 100 100 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 0.00 % 0.00 %
Kadiweu 2,000 2,000 ● Kadiweu ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 15.00 %
Kaimbe 1,400 1,400 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 2.00 %
Kaingang 35,000 35,000 ● Kaingang ● Christianity 60.00 % 30.00 %
Kaiwa 35,000 36,000 ● Kaiwa ● Christianity 60.00 % 35.00 %
Kaixana 500 500 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Kalabaca 200 200 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 80.00 % 20.00 %
Kalanko 400 400 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.50 %
Kalapalo 600 600 ● Kuikuro-Kalapalo ● Ethnic Religions 0.00 % 0.00 %
Kamayura 600 600 ● Kamayura ● Christianity 60.00 % 0.60 %
Kamba 2,200 2,200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 30.00 % 2.00 %
Kambeba, Omagua 500 1,100 Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Kambiwa 3,100 3,100 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 7.00 %
Kampe Unknown Unknown ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 2.00 %
Kanamari 3,000 3,000 ● Kanamari ● Ethnic Religions 30.00 % 12.00 %
Kaninde 800 800 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 80.00 % 20.00 %
Kanoe 300 300 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 60.00 % 10.00 %
Kantarure 500 500 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 1.00 % 0.00 %
Kapinawa 4,000 4,000 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 7.00 %
Karafawyana Unknown Unknown ● Waiwai ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 15.00 %
Karaja 3,400 3,400 ● Karaja ● Christianity 60.00 % 30.00 %
Karapoto 2,300 2,300 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 5.00 % 0.00 %
Karipuna do Rondonia 200 200 ● Karipuna ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 2.00 %
Kariri-Xoco 1,700 1,700 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 70.00 % 5.00 %
Karitiana 400 400 ● Karitiana ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 15.00 %
Karuazu 1,100 1,100 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 80.00 % 20.00 %
Katawixi 300 300 ● Katawixi ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 5.00 %
Katuena 500 500 ● Waiwai ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.50 %
Katukina do Rio Bia 500 500 ● Kanamari ● Christianity 80.00 % 3.00 %
Katukina-Jurua 400 400 ● Katukina, Panoan ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 5.00 %
Katukina-Jutai 600 600 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 25.00 %
Kaxarari 300 300 ● Kaxarari ● Christianity 60.50 % 2.00 %
Kaxinawa, Cashinahua 7,700 9,200 ● Kashinawa ● Christianity 70.00 % 30.00 %
Kaxixo 300 300 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 2.00 % 1.00 %
Kaxuyana 1,000 1,000 ● Kaxuiana ● Christianity 69.00 % 5.00 %
Kayabi 2,000 2,000 ● Kayabi ● Christianity 70.00 % 30.00 %
Kayapo 8,600 8,600 ● Kayapo ● Christianity 70.00 % 35.00 %
Kiriri 1,600 1,600 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 7.00 %
Kohoroxitari 500 2,000 ● Sanuma ● Christianity 60.00 % 25.00 %
Kokama 7,800 26,000 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 10.00 %
Kontanawa 300 300 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 100.00 % 20.00 %
Korean 46,000 80,216,000 Korean ● Christianity 55.00 % 20.00 %
Korubo 500 500 ● Korubo ● Ethnic Religions 5.00 % 0.00 %
Kraho 2,500 2,500 ● Kraho ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 1.00 %
Kreen-Akarore 400 400 ● Panara ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 1.00 %
Kreje Unknown Unknown ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 10.00 %
Krenak 400 400 ● Krenak ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 1.00 %
Krikati-Timbira 700 700 ● Krikati-Timbira ● Ethnic Religions 35.00 % 2.00 %
Kubeo, Kobewa 400 7,100 ● Cubeo ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 20.00 %
Kulina 3,900 4,400 ● Kulina ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 2.00 %
Kuripako, Curripaco 1,300 17,000 ● Curripaco ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 40.00 %
Kuruaya 100 100 ● Kuruaya ● Ethnic Religions 5.00 % 0.00 %
Lakonde 400 400 ● Lakonde ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Latunde 100 100 ● Latunde ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 2.00 %
Macushi, Makuxi 29,000 39,000 ● Macushi ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 25.00 %
Makuna 200 1,200 ● Macuna ● Ethnic Religions 30.00 % 10.00 %
Makurap 500 500 ● Makurap ● Christianity 80.00 % 10.00 %
Mamainde 100 100 ● Mamainde ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 2.00 %
Manchineri 1,000 1,200 ● Machinere ● Christianity 79.80 % 20.00 %
Maquiritari, Mayongong, Yekuana 500 8,800 ● Maquiritari ● Christianity 80.00 % 5.00 %
Marinawa 500 1,100 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 70.00 % 20.00 %
Marubo 1,600 1,600 ● Marubo ● Ethnic Religions 30.00 % 0.40 %
Matipu 100 100 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 2.00 %
Matis 400 400 ● Matis ● Ethnic Religions 0.00 % 0.00 %
Matses 900 2,600 ● Matses ● Ethnic Religions 14.00 % 2.00 %
Mawayana 300 300 ● Waiwai ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Maxakali 1,700 1,700 ● Maxakali ● Christianity 70.00 % 15.00 %
Mehinaku 300 300 ● Mehinaku ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 1.00 %
Mekem 200 200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Mennonites 9,200 455,000 Plautdietsch ● Christianity 89.00 % 50.00 %
Metyktire 100 100 ● Kayapo ● Ethnic Religions 0.00 % 0.00 %
Miqueleno 200 200 ● Purubora ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 2.00 %
Miriti 100 100 ● Tucano ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 2.00 %
Morerebi 100 100 ● Morerebi ● Ethnic Religions 0.00 % 0.00 %
Munduruku 12,000 12,000 ● Munduruku ● Christianity 60.00 % 16.00 %
Mura 11,000 11,000 ● Piraha ● Christianity 100.00 % 10.00 %
Mura-Piraha 400 400 ● Piraha ● Ethnic Religions 19.80 % 1.00 %
Mynky, Munku 400 400 ● Irantxe ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 15.00 %
Nadeb 600 600 ● Nadeb ● Christianity 51.00 % 51.00 %
Nahukwa 100 100 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 5.00 % 0.00 %
Nambikuara, Southern 1,300 1,300 ● Nambikuara, Southern ● Christianity 69.50 % 30.00 %
Nambikwara, Mamainde 2,000 2,000 ● Mamainde ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 20.00 %
Naua 500 500 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 1.00 % 0.00 %
Nukuini 500 500 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.80 %
Ofaye Unknown Unknown ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 2.00 %
Paiaku 200 200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 5.00 % 0.00 %
Pakaas-Novos, Oro-Mawin Unknown Unknown ● Language unknown ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 10.00 %
Pakaas-Novos, Orowari 2,700 2,700 ● Pakaasnovos ● Ethnic Religions 30.00 % 30.00 %
Palikur 1,600 2,200 ● Palikur ● Christianity 60.00 % 16.00 %
Palmari 1,600 1,600 ● Paumari ● Christianity 60.00 % 60.00 %
Pankara 2,900 2,900 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 100.00 % 20.00 %
Pankarare 1,700 1,700 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 7.00 %
Pankararu 8,400 8,400 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 60.00 % 7.00 %
Pankaru 200 200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.50 %
Pantamona 100 5,400 ● Patamona ● Christianity 100.00 % 20.00 %
Papavo 200 200 ● Language unknown ● Ethnic Religions 1.00 % 0.00 %
Parakana 1,000 1,000 ● Parakana ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 2.00 %
Paranawat 100 100 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 1.00 %
Parecis 1,800 1,800 ● Parecis ● Christianity 70.00 % 5.00 %
Parintintin 500 500 ● Tenharim ● Christianity 100.00 % 5.00 %
Parintintin-Tenharim 900 900 ● Tenharim ● Christianity 80.00 % 25.00 %
Parkateje 400 400 ● Gaviao, Para ● Ethnic Religions 5.00 % 5.00 %
Pataxo 12,000 12,000 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 100.00 % 4.00 %
Pataxo-Hahahae 3,900 3,900 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 5.00 %
Pemon, Taulipang 800 31,000 ● Pemon ● Christianity 75.00 % 10.00 %
Pipipa 1,800 1,800 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 100.00 % 20.00 %
Pira-Tapuia 1,500 2,100 ● Piratapuyo ● Christianity 60.00 % 4.00 %
Pitaguari 4,200 4,200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 5.00 % 0.50 %
Pokanga 200 200 ● Pokanga ● Christianity 60.00 % 40.00 %
Polish 209,000 41,935,000 Polish ● Christianity 87.00 % 1.00 %
Portuguese 842,000 17,269,000 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 92.00 % 5.00 %
Potiguara 17,000 17,000 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 70.00 % 8.00 %
Poyanawa 600 600 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 69.00 % 1.00 %
Quilombola 1,553,000 1,553,000 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 55.00 % 0.10 %
Ribeirinhos, Amazon River Peoples 7,041,000 7,041,000 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 87.00 % 10.00 %
Rikbaktsa 1,400 1,400 ● Rikbaktsa ● Christianity 80.00 % 5.00 %
Romani, Calo 821,000 917,000 ● Calo ● Christianity 95.00 % 10.00 %
Romani, Vlax 20,000 1,142,000 Romani, Vlax ● Christianity 85.00 % 10.00 %
Romanian 21,000 20,131,000 Romanian ● Christianity 80.00 % 6.00 %
Russian 142,000 134,009,000 Russian ● Christianity 63.00 % 2.00 %
Sabane 200 200 ● Sabane ● Christianity 80.00 % 1.00 %
Sakiriabar 100 100 ● Sakirabia ● Ethnic Religions 0.00 % 0.00 %
Saluma 300 300 ● Saluma ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Satere-Mawe 11,000 11,000 ● Satere-Mawe ● Christianity 70.00 % 40.00 %
Serb 21,000 7,731,000 Serbian ● Christianity 83.00 % 0.30 %
Shanenawa 400 400 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 1.00 % 0.00 %
Sikiana Unknown Unknown ● Sikiana ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 3.00 %
Siriano Unknown 300 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 5.00 %
Slovak 3,900 5,030,000 Slovak ● Christianity 79.00 % 10.00 %
Spaniard 255,000 28,630,000 Spanish ● Christianity 95.00 % 0.80 %
Surui do Para 300 300 ● Surui Do Para ● Christianity 100.00 % 1.00 %
Surui do Rondonia 1,300 1,300 ● Surui ● Ethnic Religions 30.00 % 30.00 %
Suruwaha 200 200 ● Suruaha ● Ethnic Religions 30.00 % 1.00 %
Suya 400 400 ● Suya ● Christianity 60.00 % 2.00 %
Tabajara 3,200 3,200 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 100.00 % 15.00 %
Tapayuna 200 200 ● Suya ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Tapeba 7,000 7,000 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 2.00 %
Tapirape 600 600 ● Tapirape ● Christianity 65.00 % 1.00 %
Tapuia 200 200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 1.00 % 0.00 %
Tariano 2,100 2,500 ● Tariana ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 0.50 %
Taurepang 600 600 ● Pemon ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Tawande Unknown Unknown ● Tawande ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 20.00 %
Tembe 1,500 1,500 ● Tembe ● Christianity 60.00 % 3.00 %
Tenharim 800 800 ● Tenharim ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 10.00 %
Terena 27,000 27,000 ● Terena ● Ethnic Religions 45.00 % 20.00 %
Ticuna 39,000 56,000 ● Ticuna ● Christianity 100.00 % 15.00 %
Tingui-Boto 400 400 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 8.00 %
Tiriyo, Trio 800 2,900 ● Trio ● Christianity 100.00 % 50.00 %
Tora 300 300 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 25.00 % 1.00 %
Tremembe 3,200 3,200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 5.00 %
Truka 4,500 4,500 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 7.00 %
Trumai 200 200 ● Trumai ● Ethnic Religions 5.00 % 0.00 %
Tsohom-Djapa 100 100 ● Kanamari ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Tukano 6,700 14,000 ● Tucano ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 4.00 %
Tumbalala 1,600 1,600 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.10 %
Tupari 500 500 ● Tupari ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 11.00 %
Tupinamba 5,100 5,100 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.10 %
Tupinikim 2,100 2,100 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 0.40 %
Turk 6,200 59,170,000 Turkish ● Islam 0.00 % 0.00 %
Tuxa 4,200 4,200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 0.50 %
Tuyuka 900 1,500 ● Tuyuca ● Christianity 60.00 % 4.00 %
Ukrainian 33,000 38,181,000 Ukrainian ● Christianity 75.00 % 5.00 %
Umutina 500 500 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 1.00 %
Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau 100 100 ● Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 2.00 %
Uru-Pa-In 200 200 ● Uru-Pa-In ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 2.00 %
Wai-Wai 3,100 3,200 ● Waiwai ● Christianity 60.00 % 20.00 %
Waiapi 1,100 1,500 ● Waiwai ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.10 %
Waimiri-Atroari 1,200 1,200 ● Waimiri-Atroari ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 5.00 %
Wakona 1,000 1,000 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 80.00 % 2.00 %
Wanano, Guanano 600 2,100 ● Guanano ● Christianity 100.00 % 2.00 %
Wapixana 7,700 15,000 ● Wapishana ● Christianity 60.00 % 20.00 %
Warekena, Guarfekena 900 1,500 ● Guarequena ● Christianity 100.00 % 20.00 %
Wassu 2,200 2,200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 2.00 %
Waura 400 400 ● Waura ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Wayampi, Amapari 600 1,700 ● Wayampi ● Christianity 80.00 % 15.00 %
Wayana 400 1,800 ● Wayana ● Christianity 80.00 % 20.00 %
Wayoro 100 100 ● Wayoro ● Ethnic Religions 5.00 % 0.00 %
Xakriaba 9,000 9,000 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 7.00 %
Xambioa 300 300 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 1.00 % 0.00 %
Xavante 16,000 16,000 ● Xavante ● Christianity 60.00 % 7.50 %
Xerente 3,200 3,200 ● Xerente ● Christianity 80.00 % 2.29 %
Xereu 200 200 ● Waiwai ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Xeta Unknown Unknown ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Xikrin 1,700 1,700 ● Kayapo ● Ethnic Religions 5.00 % 5.00 %
Xipaia 600 600 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.80 %
Xiriana, Guaica 1,200 1,200 ● Language unknown ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Xoco 400 400 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 1.00 %
Xokleng 2,200 2,200 ● Xokleng ● Ethnic Religions 25.00 % 2.00 %
Xukuru 13,000 13,000 ● Portuguese ● Christianity 100.00 % 1.00 %
Xukuru-Kariri 3,200 3,200 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 0.10 %
Yabaana 100 100 ● Portuguese ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 5.00 %
Yakarawakta Unknown Unknown ● Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau ● Ethnic Religions 0.00 % 0.00 %
Yaminawa 1,400 2,500 ● Yaminahua ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 10.00 %
Yanomam 19,000 19,000 ● Yanomami ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 2.00 %
Yanomami-Ninam 600 1,000 ● Ninam ● Christianity 70.00 % 35.00 %
Yanomami-Sanuma 700 700 ● Sanuma ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 2.00 %
Yanomami-Surima 2,400 2,400 ● Yanomami ● Ethnic Religions 10.00 % 2.00 %
Yanomami-Yanomamo 2,300 12,000 ● Yanomamo ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 10.00 %
Yaroame 400 400 ● Yaroame ● Ethnic Religions 4.00 % 2.00 %
Yawalapiti 200 200 ● Yawalapiti ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 1.00 %
Yawanawa 600 600 ● Yawanawa ● Ethnic Religions 50.00 % 4.00 %
Yepa-Mahsa Unknown Unknown ● Macuna ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 8.00 %
Yuhup, Guariba Maku 400 400 ● Yuhup ● Ethnic Religions 30.00 % 2.00 %
Yuhupdeh 600 600 ● Macuna ● Ethnic Religions 40.00 % 1.00 %
Zoe 200 200 ● Zo'e ● Ethnic Religions 0.00 % 0.00 %
Zoro 600 600 ● Gaviao, Para ● Ethnic Religions 20.00 % 11.00 %
  Totals:  310 209,430,000       30 ●   89.54 % 24.68 %
  Unclassified / Other Individuals 138,000              
  UN Country Population (2016) 209,568,000              
Other minor groups: 2
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RELIGIONS ▲ Percent
Buddhism
0.2 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 24.7 %)
89.5 %
Ethnic Religions
5.6 %
Hinduism
0.0 %
Islam
0.6 %
Non-Religious
3.0 %
Other / Small Religions
0.7 %
Unknown
0.1 %

CHRISTIAN SEGMENTS ▲ Percent
Anglican
0.1 %
Independent
9.8 %
Orthodox
0.2 %
Other Christian
4.3 %
Protestant
7.9 %
Roman Catholic
76.3 %
Notes:

Major Religions: Religion percentages are derived from summing Joshua Project's data for all people groups who live in each country. The number of individuals who practice each religion, by people group, are summed. This number is divided by the country's total population to derive the religion's percentage.

Christianity Segments: Christian segment percentages are derived from summing Joshua Project's data for all the people groups who live in each country. The number of individuals who practice each segment of Christianity, by people group, are summed. This number is divided by the country's total number of Christians to derive the Christian segment's percentage.

Networking Possibilities

Search the Web
There are many agencies and churches looking for additional staff to help them in their mission and calling in Brazil. Internet searches are probably the best way to find these organizations. The following are some example search topics you might try:

  • Church planting agencies in Brazil
  • Christian ministry in Brazil
  • Business as mission
  • Christian literature distribution
  • Evangelism agencies
  • Christian discipleship
  • Short term Christian missions
  • Long term Christian missions
  • Urban ministries
  • Christian media opportunities
  • Bible translation opportunities
  • Relief and development agencies
  • Clean water projects
  • Christian medical outreaches

Ministry Listing
Below is a partial list of ministries that may work in Brazil or Central and South America. The lists below do not include all ministries at work in this country or region. This data is from circa 2006-2008 and is not being maintained by Joshua Project. There are likely many excellent ministries not listed here. Inclusion here is not an endorsement by Joshua Project.

In Brazil ▲ Size
Abundant Life Association, Inc. Medium
ABWE (Association of Baptists for World Evangelism) Large
Action International Ministries Medium
American Baptist Churches of the USA, Int'l Ministries Medium
AMG International Large
Apostolic Christian Church Foundation, Missionary Committee Medium
Apostolic Team Ministries, International Small
Artists in Christian Testimony Medium
Association of Free Lutheran Congregations, World Missions Medium
Avant Ministries Medium
Baptist International Outreach Medium
Bethany International Ministries Medium
BMS World Mission Medium
Brazil Gospel Fellowship Mission Medium
Calvary International Medium
Canadian Baptist International Ministries Medium
Christian Brethren Assemblies Large
Christian Ministries International Small
Church of God, Anderson, Indiana Medium
Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee Medium
Churches of God, General Conference Medium
CMF International Medium
Compassion International Large
Converge Medium
Crossover Communications Small
CrossWorld Medium
Elim Fellowship Medium
Emmanuel International Mission Small
Encompass World Partners Medium
Equip, Incorporated Medium
Evangelical Baptist Missions Medium
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Medium
Fellowship International Mission Medium
Food for the Hungry Medium
Foursquare Missions International Medium
Free Methodist World Missions Medium
Free Will Baptist Medium
Global Outreach International Medium
Global Outreach Mission Medium
Global Partners / Wesleyan World Missions Medium
Go Ye Fellowship Medium
Gospel Fellowship Association Medium
Greater Grace World Outreach Missions Medium
Harvest Foundation Small
InterAct - Evangeliska Frikyrkan Medium
International Gospel Outreach Medium
International Pentecostal Church of Christ Small
International Street Kids Outreach Ministries Medium
Iris Ministries, Inc. Medium
Janz Team Ministries USA Small
Jews for Jesus Medium
Josue Yrion World Evangelism and Missions Small
Latin American Indian Ministries Small
Latin Link Medium
LifeWind Medium
Lifewords (Scripture Gift Mission) Medium
Literacy and Evangelism International Small
Macedonian World Baptist Missions Medium
Ministries in Action Small
Navigators, International Missions Group Medium
New Life Advance International Small
New Mission Systems International Medium
New Tribes Mission Large
North American Baptist Conference Medium
Norwegian Mission Alliance Medium
OC International Medium
Open Doors International Medium
Overland Missions Small
Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Medium
Presbyterian Mission International Small
Project AmaZon Small
Reformed Episcopal Board of Foreign Missions Small
Remnant Ministries Small
Ripe for Harvest Incorporated Medium
Seed International Small
South American Mission Medium
South American Mission Society Medium
Sowers International Small
Tear Netherlands Small
TearFund Belgium Small
TearFund UK Large
Teen Missions International Medium
Tentmakers International Small
Things To Come Mission Medium
UFM Worldwide Medium
Walk Thru the Bible Ministries Medium
White Fields Medium
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, World Missions Small
World Baptist Fellowship Mission Agency Medium
World Horizons Medium
World Partners USA Medium
World Venture Medium
World-Wide Missions Medium
Youth with a Mission Large
In Central and South America ▲ Size
Anglican Frontier Missions Small
Assemblies of God World Missions Large
Awana Clubs, International Medium
Baptist Bible Fellowship, International Medium
Baptist International Missions, Inc. (BIMI) Medium
Baptist Medical and Dental Mission International Medium
Baptist Mid-Missions Medium
BCM International Medium
Bible League Medium
Campus Crusade for Christ, International Large
Child Evangelism Fellowship Medium
Church of God of Prophecy Medium
Church of the Nazarene World Mission Department Medium
Church World Service Medium
EFCA International Mission Medium
Every Home for Christ Medium
Final Frontiers Foundation Large
Galcom International Small
Global Action Small
GO International Small
InterComm Small
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Medium
Mailbox Club International Small
Presbyterian Evangelistic Fellowship Medium
Scripture Union Medium
Seventh-day Adventists General Conference Medium
Silent Word Ministries Small
Southern Baptist Convention - International Mission Board Large
United Methodist Church Medium
United Pentecostal Church Foreign Missions Medium
United World Mission Medium
Worldwide Tentmakers, Incorporated Small
Brazil Statistics
People Groups 310
Unreached People Groups 30  (9.7%)
Population 209,430,000
Population in Unreached 118,000  (0.1%)
Urbanization 85%
Continent South America
Region Central and South America
10/40 Window No
Country Code BR
Official National Language Portuguese
Literacy Rate 91%
Estimated Illiterate Population 18,849,000
Primary Religion Christianity
Percent Professing Christian 89.5%
Percent Evangelical 24.7%
Country Progress Level 5 ●
Persecution Ranking Not ranked
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