Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples

People Cluster: Turkic

Language: Turkish - (tur)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Iraq

Also found in: Australia; Austria; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Canada; Denmark; Egypt; France; Germany; Greece; Kosovo; Lebanon; Netherlands; North Macedonia; Norway; Pakistan; Romania; Saudi Arabia; Sweden; Switzerland; Syria; Türkiye; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 43,000

Global Population: 68,460,300

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Anatolian Turks of Iraq, numbering 43,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Turkic people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 68,460,300 in 27 countries. Their primary language is Turkish. The primary religion practiced by the Anatolian Turks is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available