Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: South American Indigenous
Language: Ngäbere - (gym)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Costa Rica
Also found in: Panama
Population: 4,600
Global Population: 250,600
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Guaymi of Costa Rica, numbering 4,600, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the South American Indigenous people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 250,600 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Ngäbere. The primary religion practiced by the Guaymi 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