Introduction
Nepal is a land-locked country situated between China and India, with a population of about 28 million. It is considered one of the world’s poorest nations. Christianity makes up only about 2.9 percent of the population. While it is a secular country and religious freedom is constitutionally recognized, proselytization is not allowed (Operation World, 7th Edition, 2010).
There are many issues faced by the people in this country, some of which are poverty, illiteracy, preventable disease, child labor and human trafficking. To reach out to this vast country, the best way is to use the 200 or so local FM stations. FM radio is the most popular media in the country, and is the best way to reach the people as it covers about 85 percent of the population.
| Population (2010) 1 | 28 million |
| Major languages2 (number of speakers) |
Nepali (11 million) |
| Maithili (2.8 million) | |
| Bhojpuri (1.7 million) | |
| Main religions3 (percentage of total population) |
Hindu (75.01%) |
| Buddhist (16%) | |
| Muslim (4.4%) | |
| Christian + Others (4.59%) | |
| Main UPGs4 (Unreached People Groups) |
Chhetri (4.3 million) |
| Brahman (3.6 million) | |
| Magar (2.02 million) |
1. World Population Data Sheet, 2010
2. www.ethnologue.com
3. Operation World 7th Edition, 2010
4. Joshua Project
