Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Other South Asian

Language: Urdu - (urd)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Belgium

Also found in: Afghanistan; Bahrain; Canada; Denmark; France; Germany; Guyana; Hong Kong; Iraq; Ireland; Kuwait; Malaysia; Oman; Pakistan; Qatar; Saudi Arabia; Spain; Thailand; Türkiye; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 9,800

Global Population: 22,438,900

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Urdu of Belgium, numbering 9,800, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Other South Asian people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 22,438,900 in 23 countries. Their primary language is Urdu. The primary religion practiced by the Urdu 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