Indonesia
Indonesia on the map
Tap a pin to zoom in and read about the place. Switch on the people groups to see some of the large groups that have not yet heard the gospel.
Teal pin = place · Aqua dot = people group
Indonesia in numbers
People groups who need to hear
Indonesia has over 700 languages and hundreds of people groups. Many of them have almost no Christians. Here are some you can pray for. Figures are approximate and vary between sources.
Sasak
The large majority on Lombok. Almost all are Muslim, and very few have heard the gospel from a friend or neighbour.
Balinese
Hinduism and Balinese culture are woven together. Choosing Jesus can feel like turning your back on family and village.
Javanese
Indonesia's largest people group, almost all Muslim. There are small Christian communities, but most people do not know any Christians.
Sundanese
One of the world's largest people groups with almost no Christians. Islam is a strong part of their identity.
Madurese
Known as a strong and proud people, with few Christians and little material in their own language.
Minangkabau
A matrilineal society where Islam and tradition are closely bound together. Very few known Christians.
Acehnese
Aceh has its own sharia law, and it is very hard to be a Christian here.
Bima (Mbojo)
The people of eastern Sumbawa, not far from Lombok. Practically all are Muslim, and there is little Christian work.