Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Kongo

Language: Vili - (vif)

Alternate Name(s): Bavili, Fiote, Civili, Fiot, Tsivili

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestantism

Country: Gabon

Also found in: Congo (Brazzaville)

Population: 7,000

Global Population: 21,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Vili of Gabon, numbering 7,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Kongo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 21,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Vili. The primary religion practiced by the Vili is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available