Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Ethio-Semitic

Language: Tigrigna - (tir)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodox

Country: Sudan

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

Population: 62,000

Global Population: 9,634,550

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Tigrai of Sudan, numbering 62,000, are Unengaged and 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 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: Not Available