Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Assyrian / Aramaic

Language: Turoyo - (tru)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodox

Country: Türkiye

Also found in: Netherlands; Syria

Population: 17,500

Global Population: 66,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Syrian Aramaic of Türkiye, numbering 17,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Assyrian / Aramaic people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 66,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Turoyo. The primary religion practiced by the Syrian Aramaic is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available