Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: East Asian Peoples
People Cluster: Chinese-Hui
Language: Dungan - (dng)
Alternate Name(s): Hui, Huizui
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Kazakhstan
Also found in: Kyrgyzstan; Uzbekistan
Population: 49,000
Global Population: 130,300
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Dungans of Kazakhstan, numbering 49,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Chinese-Hui people cluster within the East Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 130,300 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Dungan. The primary religion practiced by the Dungans 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