Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Pygmy

Language: Baka (Cameroon) - (bkc)

Alternate Name(s): “Babinga”, Bebayaka, Bayaka

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Gabon

Also found in: Cameroon

Population: 6,500

Global Population: 68,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Baka of Gabon, numbering 6,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Pygmy people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 68,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Baka (Cameroon). The primary religion practiced by the Baka is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available