• PEOPLE NAME: FANG OF CONGO

Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo

Language: Fang (Equatorial Guinea) - (fan)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Congo

Also found in: Cameroon; Equatorial Guinea; Gabon; Sao Tome and Principe; United States

Population: 13,500

Global Population: 2,235,350


PEID: 12967

ROP: 102997

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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


Overview: The Fang of Congo, numbering 13,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,235,350 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Fang (Equatorial Guinea). The primary religion practiced by the Fang 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