Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South

Language: Bemba - (bem)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Tanzania

Also found in: Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Zambia; Zimbabwe

Population: 77,000

Global Population: 5,126,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Bemba of Tanzania, numbering 77,000, 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 5,126,500 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Bemba. The primary religion practiced by the Bemba 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