Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Afro-Caribbean

Language: Sranan Tongo - (srn)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: United States

Also found in: Curacao; French Guiana; Netherlands; Suriname

Population: 21,500

Global Population: 457,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Surinamers of United States, numbering 21,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Afro-Caribbean people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 457,000 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Sranan Tongo. The primary religion practiced by the Surinamers is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available