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: Zambia

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

Population: 4,360,000

Global Population: 5,126,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Bemba of Zambia, numbering 4,360,000, are Engaged yet 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