Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Afar-Saho

Language: Afar - (aar)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam

Country: Djibouti

Also found in: Canada; Eritrea; Ethiopia; United States

Population: 314,000

Global Population: 2,209,900

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, Dispersed CP Activity

Overview: The Afar of Djibouti, numbering 314,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Afar-Saho people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,209,900 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Afar. The primary religion practiced by the Afar is Islam, a monotheistic religion built around the teachings of the Qur'an and of the prophet Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available