Affinity Group: Central Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples

People Cluster: Turkmen

Language: South Azerbaijani - (azb)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Syria

Also found in: Afghanistan; Iran; Iraq; Kyrgyzstan; Pakistan; Tajikistan; Türkiye; Turkmenistan; United States; Uzbekistan

Population: 123,000

Global Population: 13,738,300

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Turkmen of Syria, numbering 123,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Turkmen people cluster within the Turkic Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 13,738,300 in 11 countries. Their primary language is South Azerbaijani. 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