Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Other Sub-Saharan African
Language: Kabuverdianu - (kea)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism
Country: Cabo Verde
Also found in: Canada; Portugal; Senegal; Spain; United States
Population: 492,000
Global Population: 932,300
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Caboverdian Mestico of Cabo Verde, numbering 492,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Sub-Saharan African people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 932,300 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Kabuverdianu. The primary religion practiced by the Caboverdian Mestico is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Available