Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Arab World
People Cluster: Arab, Libyan
Language: Libyan Arabic - (ayl)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Libya
Also found in: Canada; Egypt; Italy; Spain; Tunisia; United States
Population: 2,730,000
Global Population: 3,539,200
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Libyan Arabs of Libya, numbering 2,730,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Libyan people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,539,200 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Libyan Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Libyan Arabs 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: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available