Facts about the 10/40 Window
Geographic Extent
The 10/40 Window spans from 10 to 40 degrees latitude north of the equator, covering parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Population Concentration
It is home to approximately 4.4 billion people, which is about two-thirds of the world’s population.
Unreached People Groups
About 95% of the world’s unreached people groups, totaling over 3 billion individuals, reside within the 10/40 Window.
Religious Diversity
The region is characterized by religious diversity, with significant populations of Muslims (1.8 billion), Hindus (1.2 billion), Buddhists (520 million), and adherents of other faiths.
Poverty Rates
Many countries within the 10/40 Window have high poverty rates, with over 60% of the world’s poorest people living in this region.
Access to Clean Water
Approximately 20% of the population in the 10/40 Window lacks access to clean water sources.
Child Mortality
Child mortality rates in some countries are well above the global average, with some regions experiencing under-five mortality rates of over 50 per 1,000 live births.
Education Levels
In certain areas, less than 50% of girls have access to primary education.
Conflict Zones
Several countries within the 10/40 Window have experienced prolonged conflicts and instability, affecting millions of lives.
Refugee Crisis
The region hosts around 42% of the world’s forcibly displaced people, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and asylum seekers.
Religious Freedom
Many countries in the region have restrictions on religious freedom, with over 70% of countries having high or very high levels of government restrictions on religion.
Languages
The 10/40 Window is home to over 4,000 languages, making translation efforts critical for sharing the Gospel effectively.
Oral Cultures
Approximately 70% of the population comes from oral cultures, where written texts may not be widely accessible.
Youth Demographics
Over 60% of the population in some countries is under the age of 25.
Urbanization
Rapid urbanization is occurring in many parts of the 10/40 Window, with over 50% of the population living in urban areas.
Internet Access
While internet penetration is growing, around 40% of the population still lacks access to the internet.
Economic Growth
Some countries in the region have experienced significant economic growth, with several ranking among the world’s fastest-growing economies.
Religious Conversion
Despite challenges, there are reports of individuals converting to Christianity, with thousands of baptisms occurring annually in some areas.
Human Trafficking
The 10/40 Window is a region with high rates of human trafficking, affecting over 9 million victims.
Healthcare Infrastructure
Access to healthcare services can be limited, with some countries having fewer than one doctor per 10,000 people.
Child Labor
Child labor is prevalent in some countries, impacting over 15% of children under the age of 14.
Gender Inequality
Gender inequality and discrimination persist in many parts of the 10/40 Window, with high rates of gender-based violence.
Agriculture
Agriculture is a major economic activity for much of the population, employing over 60% of the workforce in some countries.
Natural Disasters
The region is prone to natural disasters, with over 40% of the world’s earthquakes occurring here.
Missionary Activity
Despite challenges, there are numerous missionary organizations and individuals working in the 10/40 Window, with an estimated 410,000 Christian missionaries serving in this region.