Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples
People Cluster: Turkmen
Language: Turkish - (tur)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Iraq
Also found in: Afghanistan; Iran; Kyrgyzstan; Pakistan; Syria; Tajikistan; Türkiye; Turkmenistan; United States; Uzbekistan
Population: 2,665,000
Global Population: 13,837,300
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Turkmen of Iraq, numbering 2,665,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Turkmen people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 13,837,300 in 11 countries. Their primary language is Turkish. The primary religion practiced by the Turkmen 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