Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Swahili

Language: Maore Comorian - (swb)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Mayotte

Also found in: Canada; Eswatini; France; Madagascar; Reunion

Population: 206,000

Global Population: 452,895

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Comorian Maori of Mayotte, numbering 206,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Swahili people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 452,895 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Maore Comorian. The primary religion practiced by the Comorian Maori 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