Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

People Cluster: Bantu, East-Coastal

Language: Chidigo - (dig)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Tanzania

Also found in: Kenya

Population: 271,000

Global Population: 736,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Digo of Tanzania, numbering 271,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, East-Coastal people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 736,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Chidigo. The primary religion practiced by the Digo is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available