Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Scandinavian

Language: Norwegian - (nor)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Svalbard

Also found in: Canada; Denmark; Ecuador; Iceland; Norway; Sweden; United States

Population: 1,700

Global Population: 5,591,700

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Norwegians of Svalbard, numbering 1,700, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Scandinavian people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 5,591,700 in 8 countries. Their primary language is Norwegian. The primary religion practiced by the Norwegians is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available