Arabic-speaking Algerian in Algeria


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Islam (Sunni)
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction

Algeria’s form of Arabic borrows several words from the earlier Berbers. The Berbers dominated Northern Africa before being displaced by Arab invasions in the seventh century. Today, virtually all tribes are Sunni Muslim with Islam having been adapted to their local traditions and culture.


Ministry Obstacles

As Muslims, the Arabic-speaking Algerians believe that they must please Allah by obeying the right laws. They reject the idea of looking to a sin-free savior.


Prayer Focus

Pray that God would use the uncertainties of life to open Algerian Arabs to the gospel of eternal life in Christ.
Pray that the JESUS Film and audio materials would be used effectively among them.
Pray that Algerian Arab believers would grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus and the Bible.


Scripture Prayers for the Algerian, Arabic-speaking in Algeria.


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Algerian, Arabic-speaking
People Name in Country Algerian, Arabic-speaking
Natural Name Arabic-speaking Algerian
Pronunciation al-JEER-ee-un
Alternate Names Arabized Berber; Ibidites; Moroccan Arab
Population this Country 33,607,000
Population all Countries 37,281,000
Total Countries 19
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 672
PeopleID3 10379
ROP3 Code 100226
Country Algeria
Region Africa, North and Middle East
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 19  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Country Algeria
Region Africa, North and Middle East
Continent Africa
10/40 Window Yes
Persecution Rank 19  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Map of Algerian, Arabic-speaking in Algeria
Ethnolinguistic map or other map

Primary Religion: Islam (Sunni)
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.01 %)
0.01 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
95.49 %
Non-Religious
4.50 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Arabic, Algerian (33,607,000 speakers)
Language Code arq   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Arabic, Algerian (33,607,000 speakers)
Language Code arq   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Arabic, Algerian
Photo Source Basel2019 - Wikimedia  Creative Commons 
Map Source Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.