Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Oromo

Language: West Central Oromo - (gaz)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: United States

Also found in: Ethiopia

Population: 7,000

Global Population: 130,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Oromo of United States, numbering 7,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Oromo people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 130,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is West Central Oromo. The primary religion practiced by the Oromo is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

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