Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab World

People Cluster: Arab, Arabian

Language: Tigrigna - (tir)

Alternate Name(s): Tigrinya, Tigre

Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodox

Country: Canada

Also found in: Kenya; Uganda; United States

Population: 26,500

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 Canada, numbering 26,500, 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 Tigrigna. The primary religion practiced by the Eritreans is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available