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 - Eastern Orthodox

Country: Iraq

Also found in: Germany; Netherlands; Syria; Türkiye

Population: 66,000

Global Population: 82,475

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 66,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Assyrian / Aramaic people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 82,475 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Chaldean Neo-Aramaic. The primary religion practiced by the Chaldeans 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