Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples

People Cluster: Turkmen

Language: Turkmen - (tuk)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: United States

Also found in: Afghanistan; Iran; Kyrgyzstan; Pakistan; Syria; Tajikistan; Türkiye; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan

Population: 200

Global Population: 11,172,300

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Turkmen of United States, numbering 200, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Turkmen people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 11,172,300 in 10 countries. Their primary language is Turkmen. The primary religion practiced by the Turkmen 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