Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Amazon

Language: Shuar - (jiv)

Alternate Name(s): Jivaro, Xivaro, Jibaro, Chiwaro, Shuara

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Ecuador

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Population: 90,500

Global Population: 90,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity

Overview: The Shuar of Ecuador, numbering 90,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Amazon people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Ecuador. Their primary language is Shuar. The primary religion practiced by the Shuar 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