Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
People Cluster: Assyrian / Aramaic
Language: Chaldean Neo-Aramaic - (cld)
Alternate Name(s): Alqosh, Southern Assyrian
Primary Religion: Christianity
Country: Iraq
Also found in: Germany; Netherlands; Syria; Turkey
Population: 370,000
Global Population: 384,575
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Chaldeans of Iraq, numbering 370,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Assyrian / Aramaic people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 384,575 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Chaldean Neo-Aramaic. The primary religion practiced by the Chaldeans is Christianity, an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available