Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Ethio-Semitic

Language: Tigrigna - (tir)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodox

Country: Eritrea

Also found in: Canada; Djibouti; Ethiopia; Germany; Italy; Sudan; Sweden; United States

Population: 1,705,000

Global Population: 9,634,550

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Tigrai/Tigrinya of Eritrea, numbering 1,705,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Ethio-Semitic people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 9,634,550 in 9 countries. Their primary language is Tigrigna. The primary religion practiced by the Tigrai/Tigrinya is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available