People Groups
Total
184
People Groups Unreached
142 (77.2%)
People Groups Unreached Frontier
93 (50.5%)
Population
Total
7,870,000
Population in Unreached
2,266,000 (28.8%)
Population in Unreached Frontier
988,000 (12.6%)
| Photo | People Group |
Population this Ctry |
Population Global |
Count Ctrys |
Indigenous | Primary Language |
Primary Religion |
Progress Scale |
% Evangelical Range |
% Christian Adh Range |
Workers Needed * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Inti | 2,300 | 2,300 | 1 | ● | Oy | Buddhism |
4
|
5-10% ● | 5-10% ● | -1 - |
|
Ir | 6,700 | 6,700 | 1 | ● | Ir | Ethnic Religions |
0
|
0-0.1% ● | 0-0.1% ● | 1 |
|
Iu Mien | 37,000 | 1,678,000 | 6 | ● | Iu Mien | Ethnic Religions |
4
|
5-10% ● | 5-10% ● | -1 - |
|
Javieng | 400 | 400 | 1 | ● | Phong-Kniang | Ethnic Religions |
4
|
2-5% ● | 2-5% ● | -1 - |
|
Jeh | 13,000 | 79,000 | 2 | ● | Jeh | Ethnic Religions |
4
|
5-10% ● | 10-50% ● | -1 - |
|
Jeng | 9,700 | 9,700 | 1 | ● | Oy | Ethnic Religions |
1
|
0.1-2% ● | 2-5% ● | 1 |
|
Joy | 4,400 | 4,400 | 1 | ● | Phu Thai | Buddhism |
1
|
0.1-2% ● | 0.1-2% ● | 1 |
|
|
Ka Yeu | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1 | ● | Oy | Ethnic Religions |
0
|
0-0.1% ● | 0-0.1% ● | 1 |
|
Kado | 5,500 | 202,000 | 2 | ● | Kaduo | Ethnic Religions |
1
|
0.1-2% ● | 0.1-2% ● | 1 |
|
Kamsang | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | ● | Oy | Ethnic Religions |
0
|
0-0.1% ● | 0-0.1% ● | 1 |
|
Kanay | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | ● | Pacoh | Ethnic Religions |
4
|
5-10% ● | 5-10% ● | -1 - |
|
|
Kasseng | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1 | ● | Talieng | Ethnic Religions |
4
|
2-5% ● | 5-10% ● | -1 - |
|
Kata | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | ● | Phu Thai | Ethnic Religions |
0
|
0-0.1% ● | 0-0.1% ● | 1 |
|
Katang, Northern | 74,000 | 74,000 | 1 | ● | Katang, Northern | Ethnic Religions |
0
|
0-0.1% ● | 0-0.1% ● | 1 |
|
|
Katang, Southern | 46,000 | 46,000 | 1 | ● | Katang, Southern | Ethnic Religions |
0
|
0-0.1% ● | 0-0.1% ● | 1 |
|
Kathonglueng | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1 | ● | Lao | Ethnic Religions |
1
|
0.1-2% ● | 0.1-2% ● | 1 |
|
Katu, Western | 25,000 | 25,000 | 1 | ● | Katu, Western | Ethnic Religions |
1
|
0.1-2% ● | 0.1-2% ● | 1 |
|
Khatavueng | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 | ● | Language unknown | Ethnic Religions |
0
|
0-0.1% ● | 0-0.1% ● | 1 |
|
Khlor | 9,700 | 9,700 | 1 | ● | Kriang | Ethnic Religions |
1
|
0.1-2% ● | 0.1-2% ● | 1 |
|
Khmer | 8,000 | 17,787,000 | 14 | Khmer | Buddhism |
1
|
0.1-2% ● | 2-5% ● | 1 | |
|
|
Khmer Khae | 4,000 | 4,000 | 1 | ● | Khmer | Ethnic Religions |
0
|
0-0.1% ● | 0-0.1% ● | 1 |
|
Khmu | 794,000 | 921,000 | 5 | ● | Khmu | Ethnic Religions |
4
|
5-10% ● | 5-10% ● | -1 - |
|
Khom Khae | 13,000 | 13,000 | 1 | ● | Khmer | Ethnic Religions |
0
|
0-0.1% ● | 0-0.1% ● | 1 |
|
Khua | 4,900 | 6,200 | 2 | ● | Khua | Ethnic Religions |
1
|
0.1-2% ● | 0.1-2% ● | 1 |
|
Khuen | 14,000 | 19,000 | 3 | ● | Khuen | Buddhism |
0
|
0-0.1% ● | 0-0.1% ● | 1 |
| Totals: 184 | 7,870,000 | 142 ◼︎ (93 ✸︎) | 2.54 % | 3.63 % | 154 | ||||||
| Unclassified / Other Individuals | 104,000 | ||||||||||
| UN Country Population (2026) | 7,974,000 |
| Province ▲ | Estimated Population |
|---|---|
| Attapu | 166,000 |
| Bokeo | 212,000 |
| Bolikhamxai | 325,000 |
| Champasak | 822,000 |
| Houaphan | 342,000 |
| Khammouan | 464,000 |
| Louang Namtha | 209,000 |
| Louangphrabang | 512,000 |
| Oudômxai | 365,000 |
| Phôngsali | 211,000 |
| Saravan | 470,000 |
| Savannakhét | 1,149,000 |
| Vientiane | 496,000 |
| Vientiane [prefecture] | 973,000 |
| Xaignabouri | 451,000 |
| Xaisômboun | 101,000 |
| Xékong | 134,000 |
| Xiangkhoang | 290,000 |
| Provinces: 18 | 7,692,000 |
| UN Country Population | 7,974,000 |
| Language ▲ | Code | # Peoples w/ this Primary Language |
# Unreached w/ this Primary Language |
Scripture Status |
YouVersion Bible Resources |
Faith Comes By Hearing Bible Resources |
Jesus Film Online |
Global Recordings Resources |
God's Story Resources |
Gospel Tract Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aheu | thm | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Akeu | aeu | 1 | 1 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Akha | ahk | 15 | 15 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Alak | alk | 3 | 3 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Arem | aem | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Bit | bgk | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Bo (Laos) | bgl | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Bouyei | pcc | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Brao | brb | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Bru, Eastern | bru | 2 | 2 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Bru, Western | brv | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Burmese | mya | 1 | 1 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chepya | ycp | 1 | 1 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Chinese, Mandarin | cmn | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chinese, Yue | yue | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Chut | scb | 3 | 2 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Con | cno | 1 | 1 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Halang | hal | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Halang Doan | hld | 1 | 0 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Hmong Daw | mww | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Hmong Njua | hnj | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Hung | hnu | 2 | 1 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Ir | irr | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Iu Mien | ium | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Jeh | jeh | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Kaduo | ktp | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Kang | kyp | 1 | 1 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Katang, Northern | ncq | 1 | 1 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Katang, Southern | sct | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Katu, Western | kuf | 7 | 7 | 4 New Testament | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Khmer | khm | 3 | 3 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Khmu | kjg | 4 | 3 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Khua | xhv | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Khuen | khf | 1 | 1 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Khun | kkh | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Kim Mun | mji | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Kiorr | xko | 1 | 1 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Kriang | ngt | 2 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Kuan | uan | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Kuay | kdt | 1 | 1 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Lahu | lhu | 3 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Lahu Shi | lhi | 1 | 0 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Language Unknown | xxx | 11 | 10 | Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Lao | lao | 3 | 2 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Laopang | lbg | 1 | 1 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Laos Sign Language | lso | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Laven | lbo | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Lavi | lvi | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Lu | khb | 1 | 1 | 4 New Testament | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| Mal | mlf | 1 | 1 | 4 New Testament | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Maleng | pkt | 1 | 0 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Miao, Chuanqiandian Cluster | cqd | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Mlabri | mra | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Nguon | nuo | 1 | 0 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Nisu, Southern | nsd | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Nyaheun | nev | 1 | 0 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Nyaw | nyw | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| O'du | tyh | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Ong | oog | 1 | 0 | 0 Unspecified | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Oy | oyb | 11 | 10 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Pacoh | pac | 4 | 1 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Phana' | phq | 1 | 1 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Phong-Kniang | pnx | 6 | 5 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Phu Thai | pht | 6 | 6 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Phuan | phu | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Phunoi | pho | 4 | 4 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Prai | prt | 1 | 1 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Puoc | puo | 3 | 3 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Rmeet | lbn | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Saek | skb | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Samtao | stu | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Sapuan | spu | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Sedang | sed | 2 | 0 | 4 New Testament | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Sila | slt | 2 | 2 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| So (Laos) | sss | 4 | 2 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | 1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Sou | sqq | 1 | 0 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Ta'oih, Lower | tto | 3 | 2 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Ta'oih, Upper | tth | 6 | 5 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tai Daeng | tyr | 2 | 2 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tai Dam | blt | 1 | 1 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tai Don | twh | 1 | 1 | 4 New Testament | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tai Khang | tnu | 1 | 1 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tai Loi | tlq | 1 | 1 | 1 Translation Needed | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tai Long | thi | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tai Nua | tdd | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tai Pao | tpo | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tai Yo | tyj | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Talieng | tdf | 3 | 2 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Tareng | tgr | 1 | 1 | 2 Translation Started | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 |
| Thai | tha | 1 | 1 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Thai, Northeastern | tts | 2 | 1 | 4 New Testament | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Thai, Northern | nod | 1 | 1 | 4 New Testament | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Vietnamese | vie | 1 | 0 | 5 Complete Bible | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Yoy | yoy | 1 | 1 | 3 Bible Portions | -1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | -1 | -1 |
| Totals: | 94 | 184 | 142 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 63 | 13 | 6 |
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| People Groups | 184 |
| Unreached People Groups | 142 (77.2%) |
| Population | 7,870,000 |
| Population Annual Growth Rate | 1.7% |
| Population in Unreached | 2,266,000 (28.8%) |
| Primary Religion | Buddhism |
| Percent Christian Adherent | 3.6% |
| Percent Evangelical | 2.5% |
| Pioneer Workers Needed * | 154 |
| Country Progress Level | |
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Asia, Southeast |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| Country Code | LA |
| Official Language(s) | Lao |
| Bible Restrictions Rank | 21 (1=Highest) Bible Access |
| Bible Shortage Rank | 55 (1=Highest) Bible Access |
| Literacy Rate | 85% |
| Estimated Illiterate Population | 1,181,000 |
| Persecution Ranking | 28 (1=Highest) Open Doors |
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