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: Christianity - Orthodox

Country: Australia

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

Population: 40,000

Global Population: 774,250

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Assyrians of Australia, numbering 40,000, 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