Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa Peoples

People Cluster: Ethio-Semitic

Language: Tigrigna - (tir)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Orthodox

Country: United States

Also found in: Canada; Djibouti; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Germany; Italy; Sudan; Sweden

Population: 60,500

Global Population: 10,054,050

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Tigrayans of United States, numbering 60,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Ethio-Semitic people cluster within the Horn of Africa Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 10,054,050 in 9 countries. Their primary language is Tigrigna. The primary religion practiced by the Tigrayans is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available