Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Assyrian / Aramaic

Language: Turoyo - (tru)

Alternate Name(s): Turoyo, Suroyo

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Kuwait

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

Population: 8,500

Global Population: 754,650

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Assyrians of Kuwait, numbering 8,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Assyrian / Aramaic people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 754,650 in 14 countries. Their primary language is Turoyo. The primary religion practiced by the Assyrians is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available