What is the 10/40 Window?

The 10/40 Window is a rectangular region of the world between 10° and 40° north latitude. It stretches across North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This region contains the largest concentration of unreached people groups on earth. Many people here have little to no access to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Key Facts & Statistics

~5+ billion people live in the 10/40 Window
Over 90% of the world’s unreached people groups are located here
Less than 1% are evangelical Christians in many of these regions
Dominant religions include:
- Islam
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
Many countries are closed or restricted to traditional missionaries

Why the 10/40 Window Matters

Millions have never heard the name of Jesus even once
Entire communities live and die without access to a Bible
There is a severe lack of churches, believers, and trained leaders
It represents the greatest spiritual need on the planet
This is not just a mission field—it is the frontline of the Great Commission

What Does "Unreached" Mean?

An unreached people group is a group of people with little or no access to the Gospel - Meaning less than 2% of the population is Christian.

The Spiritual Reality

Many areas are deeply rooted in:
- Generational strongholds
- False religions
- Spiritual blindness
There is often:
- Persecution of believers
- Government restrictions
- Cultural resistance to Christianity