Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Afro-Caribbean

Language: Lesser Antillean French Creole - (acf)

Alternate Name(s): Martiniquais, Martiniquaise

Primary Religion: Christianity - Folk Catholicism

Country: Martinique

Also found in: Canada

Population: 341,000

Global Population: 343,100

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Martinicans of Martinique, numbering 341,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Afro-Caribbean people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 343,100 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Lesser Antillean French Creole. The primary religion practiced by the Martinicans is folk Catholicism, characterized by local expressions of faith that combine Catholic traditions with local animistic rituals, resulting in syncretized forms of Catholicism that diverge from official church doctrine and practice.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available