Affinity Group: European Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Persian-Median
People Cluster: Persian
Language: Ossetian - (oss)
Alternate Name(s): Ossete, Alan, Alanian
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Türkiye
Also found in: Azerbaijan; Kazakhstan; Russia; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan
Population: 43,000
Global Population: 515,000
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Ossetians of Türkiye, numbering 43,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Persian people cluster within the Persian-Median affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 515,000 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Ossetian. The primary religion practiced by the Ossetians 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: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available