Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Somali

Language: Somali - (som)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam

Country: Italy

Also found in: Canada; Djibouti; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Kenya; Netherlands; Saudi Arabia; Somalia; Sudan; Tanzania; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States; Yemen

Population: 13,500

Global Population: 17,997,700

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Somalis of Italy, numbering 13,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Somali people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 17,997,700 in 15 countries. Their primary language is Somali. The primary religion practiced by the Somalis is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available