Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Germanic

Language: Bavarian - (bar)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: Italy

Also found in: Austria; United States

Population: 272,000

Global Population: 7,527,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Austrians of Italy, numbering 272,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Germanic people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 7,527,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Bavarian. The primary religion practiced by the Austrians is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available