Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

People Cluster: Pygmy

Language: Gbanziri - (gbg)

Alternate Name(s): Pygmy, Gbanzi

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Congo

Also found in: Central African Republic; Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Population: 8,200

Global Population: 46,700

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Gbanziri of Congo, numbering 8,200, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Pygmy people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 46,700 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Gbanziri. The primary religion practiced by the Gbanziri is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

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