Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab Peoples

People Cluster: Assyrian

Language: Assyrian Neo-Aramaic - (aii)

Alternate Name(s): Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, Assyriski

Primary Religion: Christianity - Orthodox

Country: Canada

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

Population: 11,500

Global Population: 774,250

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Assyrians of Canada, numbering 11,500, are No Longer 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 Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available