Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Lakes
Language: Kinyarwanda - (kin)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Congo (Kinshasa)
Also found in: Burundi; Canada; Netherlands; Rwanda; United States
Population: 195,000
Global Population: 13,362,900
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Rwandese of Congo (Kinshasa), numbering 195,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Lakes people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 13,362,900 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Kinyarwanda. The primary religion practiced by the Rwandese is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available