Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Lakes
Language: Nyankole - (nyn)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Burundi
Also found in: Congo (Kinshasa); Rwanda; Tanzania; Uganda
Population: 14,500
Global Population: 445,400
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Hima of Burundi, numbering 14,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Lakes people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 445,400 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Nyankole. The primary religion practiced by the Hima 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