Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South

Language: Kaonde - (kqn)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Zambia

Also found in: Congo (Kinshasa)

Population: 457,000

Global Population: 542,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Kaonde of Zambia, numbering 457,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 542,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Kaonde. The primary religion practiced by the Kaonde 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