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