Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest

Language: Benga - (bng)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Gabon

Also found in: Equatorial Guinea

Population: 1,900

Global Population: 10,200

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Benga of Gabon, numbering 1,900, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 10,200 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Benga. The primary religion practiced by the Benga is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available