Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Khoisan

Language: Khoekhoe - (naq)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Namibia

Also found in: Botswana; South Africa

Population: 138,000

Global Population: 235,250

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Nama of Namibia, numbering 138,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Khoisan people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 235,250 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Khoekhoe. The primary religion practiced by the Nama 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