Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples

People Cluster: Turkic

Language: Turkish - (tur)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Türkiye

Also found in: Australia; Austria; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Canada; Denmark; Egypt; France; Germany; Greece; Kosovo; Lebanon; Netherlands; North Macedonia; Norway; Pakistan; Romania; Saudi Arabia; Sweden; Switzerland; United Arab Emirates; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 63,800,000

Global Population: 69,052,900

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Concentrated CP Activity

Overview: The Turks of Türkiye, numbering 63,800,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Turkic people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 69,052,900 in 25 countries. Their primary language is Turkish. The primary religion practiced by the Turks 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: Available