Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Afro-Caribbean

Language: Suriname Javanese - (jvn)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Netherlands

Also found in: French Guiana; Suriname

Population: 8,700

Global Population: 88,900

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Caribbean Javanese of Netherlands, numbering 8,700, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Afro-Caribbean people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 88,900 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Suriname Javanese. The primary religion practiced by the Caribbean Javanese 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: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available