Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Other Sub-Saharan African

Language: English - (eng)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Italy

Also found in: Canada; France; Ireland; Netherlands; Spain; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 9,800

Global Population: 256,800

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Nigerians of Italy, numbering 9,800, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Other Sub-Saharan African people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 256,800 in 8 countries. Their primary language is English. The primary religion practiced by the Nigerians 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