Laos

Population: 6.8 million

Religions: Animistic Buddhism 60%, Spirit Worship 38%, Christians 1%, Other (Muslim, Bahai, Non-religious) 1%

Laos [Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic] has been one of the world’s poorest countries, but it is now experiencing significant economic growth as it enters the 21^st century. Many people are spiritually hungry and the gospel is spreading as God’s people, many who have endured the fires of persecution, share the gospel with friends and neighbors.