Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples

People Cluster: Uzbek

Language: Southern Uzbek - (uzs)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: United States

Also found in: Afghanistan; Pakistan; Türkiye

Population: 26,500

Global Population: 5,712,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Southern Uzbek of United States, numbering 26,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Uzbek people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,712,500 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Southern Uzbek. The primary religion practiced by the Southern Uzbek 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