Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Southwest
Language: Herero - (her)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Namibia
Also found in: Angola; Botswana
Population: 269,000
Global Population: 426,500
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Herero of Namibia, numbering 269,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Southwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 426,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Herero. The primary religion practiced by the Herero 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