Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Arabian

Language: Tigré - (tig)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: United States

Also found in: Canada; Kenya; Uganda

Population: 42,500

Global Population: 86,600

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Eritreans of United States, numbering 42,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Arab, Arabian people cluster within the Arab World affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 86,600 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Tigré. The primary religion practiced by the Eritreans 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