Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Arabian

Language: Standard Arabic - (arb)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: New Zealand

Also found in: Argentina; Australia; Austria; Barbados; Brazil; Burundi; Comoros; Congo (Kinshasa); Denmark; Dominica; Ecuador; Ethiopia; Ghana; Greece; India; Jamaica; Kenya; Malaysia; Maldives; Malta; Pakistan; South Africa; Switzerland; Tanzania; United Kingdom

Population: 9,600

Global Population: 3,878,850

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Arabs of New Zealand, numbering 9,600, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Arabian people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,878,850 in 26 countries. Their primary language is Standard Arabic. The primary religion practiced by the Arabs 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