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The Danes of Denmark

The Danes of Denmark, numbering approximately 5,305,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a North Germanic (Scandinavian) people native to Denmark whose culture has been shaped by maritime traditions, agriculture, trade, local cooperation, and a long history of stable state institutions. They mostly adhere to Unaffiliated and Danish is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Eurasian Peoples
Country: Denmark
People Cluster: Scandinavian
Primary Language(s): Danish (dan)
Primary Religion(s): Unaffiliated
Population: 5,305,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG000081
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Unaffiliated
Religious Affiliation: Unaffiliated

58%
%
Unaffiliated Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Danish
Language Family: Indo-European

100%
%
Danish Speakers

Media Resources in Danish:

Films:
TitleLink
JESUSView Film

1 film

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Bible Resources in Danish:

Bible Name (Translation)VideoAudioText
1933 Danish Bible✓

1 entry

Provided by Faith Comes by Hearing

Or check out the Danish bible at Bible.com

Linked from YouVersion

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Danes are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Danes:
Continue prayer and fasting for this group
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting among this group
Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

Pray specifically for the Danes of Denmark

Only in the LORD, it shall be said of me, are righteousness and strength; to him shall come and be ashamed all who were incensed against him.
readIsaiah 45:24

Pray that those who are weary and burdened by their own righteousness will find rest in the righteousness that comes through faith in Christ alone.

And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
readMatthew 24:14

Pray that the gospel of God's kingdom will reach more people and that they will respond in faith, becoming disciples of Jesus Christ.

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
readHebrew 4:16

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will boldly draw near to God as they approach Him in prayer, receive His mercy, and find grace for help in their time of need.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
readEphesians 6:10

Ask God to strengthen believers with His mighty power so that as they cross cultures to share the gospel, they will stand firm against the schemes of the enemy.

Danes Across Countries (ROP3 - 102439) reported in the following countries:

Strategic Progress Index
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9 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguage ▲Religion
DanesPG000081DanesDenmark5,305,000Engaged yet UnreachedDanishUnaffiliated
DanesPG000101DanesFaroe Islands4,400No Longer UnreachedDanishProtestantism
DanesPG000283DanesGreenland7,700No Longer UnreachedDanishUnaffiliated
DanesPG000289DanesIceland3,900Unengaged and UnreachedDanishUnaffiliated
DanesPG000448DanesNorway20,500Unengaged and UnreachedDanishUnaffiliated
DanesPG000550DanesSweden63,500Unengaged and UnreachedDanishUnaffiliated
DanesPG000625DanesUnited Kingdom29,000Unengaged and UnreachedDanishUnaffiliated
DanesPG043222DanesUnited States36,500Engaged yet UnreachedDanishUnaffiliated
DanesPG043382DanesCanada41,000No Longer UnreachedDanishUnaffiliated

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