Hmong people facts for kids
Flower Hmong women in traditional dress at the market in Bắc Hà, Vietnam
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 14 to 15 million | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 China |
~9.4 million |
 Vietnam |
1,068,189 (2009) |
 Laos |
595,028 (2015) |
 United States |
260,073 (2010) |
 Thailand |
250,070 (2015) |
 Australia |
2,190 |
 France (French Guiana) |
2,000 |
 Canada |
805 |
| Languages | |
| Hmong | |
| Religion | |
| Hmong folk religion, Buddhism, Christianity | |
The Hmong people are an amazing Asian ethnic group with a rich history. They originally come from China, especially near the Yangtze and Yellow rivers. Over time, starting in the 18th century, many Hmong families began to move to other countries in Southeast Asia. Today, you can find Hmong communities across China, northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar. After a big change in government in Laos in 1975, many Hmong people moved even further away. They now live in places like the United States, Australia, France, French Guiana, and Canada. The Hmong people often see themselves as different groups, like the White Hmong and the Green Hmong, along with other smaller communities.
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A Look at Hmong History
The Hmong people have a very long history, living in southern China for at least 2,000 years! They have been part of many important events throughout history.
Conflicts and Changes
From 1919 to 1921, the Hmong people were involved in a conflict that the French called the "War of the Insane." This was a time of struggle and change for many Hmong communities.
Later, from 1962 to 1975, the Hmong people were involved in a major conflict in Laos. This war is known as the Laotian Civil War, or sometimes the "Secret War." After this war ended in 1975, a new government took control in Laos. This led to many Hmong people leaving their homes and moving to other countries around the world.
Where Hmong People Live
Today, Hmong people live in many different places, both in Asia and other parts of the world.
Hmong Communities in Asia
China has the largest number of Hmong people, with about 3 million living there. Vietnam is home to about 787,600 Hmong people, while Laos has around 320,000. In Thailand, you can find about 150,000 Hmong people. Some Hmong communities also live in Myanmar.
Hmong Communities Around the World
Outside of Asia, the United States has the biggest Hmong population, with about 186,310 Hmong people. France is home to about 15,000 Hmong people, and Australia has around 2,000. In French Guiana, there are about 1,500 Hmong people. Smaller communities also live in Canada and Argentina, with a total of about 600 Hmong people in those two countries.
Images for kids
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Likely routes of early rice transfer, and possible language family homelands (archaeological sites in China and SE Asia shown)
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The historical migration of the Hmong according to Hmong tradition
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A scene depicting the Qing dynasty's campaign against the Hmong people at Lancaoping in 1795
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Red Dao in Vietnam
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Hmong girls meet possible suitors while playing a ball-throwing game in Laos.
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Hmong folk costume in Sa Pa, Vietnam
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A Flower Hmong woman in Vietnam
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A typical rammed earth house building technique of Flower Hmong in Vietnam
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Hmong people at the Can Cau market, Si Ma Cai, Vietnam
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Hmong girl (aged 15) preparing wedding dress, Phố Cáo commune, Hà Giang province, Vietnam
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Hmong girls in Thoeng District, Thailand
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