Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Assyrian / Aramaic

Language: Chaldean Neo-Aramaic - (cld)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Syria

Also found in: Germany; Iraq; Netherlands; Türkiye

Population: 11,500

Global Population: 79,975

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Chaldeans of Syria, numbering 11,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Assyrian / Aramaic people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 79,975 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Chaldean Neo-Aramaic. The primary religion practiced by the Chaldeans is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available