Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South

Language: Yombe - (yom)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Angola

Also found in: Congo (Brazzaville); Congo (Kinshasa)

Population: 87,500

Global Population: 2,127,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Yombe of Angola, numbering 87,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,127,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Yombe. The primary religion practiced by the Yombe 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