Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab Peoples

People Cluster: Assyrian

Language: Assyrian Neo-Aramaic - (aii)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Syria

Also found in: Australia; Canada; France; Germany; Iran; Iraq; Israel; Kuwait; Lebanon; Sweden; Türkiye; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 49,500

Global Population: 774,250

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Assyrians of Syria, numbering 49,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Assyrian people cluster within the Arab Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 774,250 in 14 countries. Their primary language is Assyrian Neo-Aramaic. The primary religion practiced by the Assyrians is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

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