Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Other Sub-Saharan African

Language: Krio - (kri)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Sierra Leone

Also found in: Canada; Netherlands; Senegal; United Kingdom; United States

Population: 853,000

Global Population: 892,200

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Krio of Sierra Leone, numbering 853,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Sub-Saharan African people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 892,200 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Krio. The primary religion practiced by the Krio is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available