Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South

Language: Bembe - (bmb)

Alternate Name(s): Ibembe

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Also found in: Tanzania

Population: 692,000

Global Population: 693,200

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Bembe of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, numbering 692,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 693,200 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Bembe. The primary religion practiced by the Bembe is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available