Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa

People Cluster: Ethio-Semitic

Language: Tigrinya - (tir)

Alternate Name(s): Tigray

Primary Religion: Christianity - Eastern Orthodoxy

Country: Canada

Also found in: Djibouti; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Germany; Italy; Sudan; Sweden; United States

Population: 10,500

Global Population: 9,502,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Tigrinya of Canada, numbering 10,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Ethio-Semitic people cluster within the Horn of Africa affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 9,502,500 in 9 countries. Their primary language is Tigrinya. The primary religion practiced by the Tigrinya is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available