Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples
People Cluster: Azerbaijani
Language: South Azerbaijani - (azb)
Alternate Name(s): Azeri
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Jordan
Also found in: Canada; Iran; Türkiye
Population: 9,000
Global Population: 17,802,700
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The South Azeri of Jordan, numbering 9,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Azerbaijani people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 17,802,700 in 4 countries. Their primary language is South Azerbaijani. The primary religion practiced by the South Azeri 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