Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Finno-Ugric, Saami

Language: South Saami - (sma)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Sweden

Also found in: Norway

Population: 600

Global Population: 1,350

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Southern Saami of Sweden, numbering 600, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Finno-Ugric, Saami people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,350 in 2 countries. Their primary language is South Saami. The primary religion practiced by the Southern Saami is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available