Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Gur

Language: Gourmanchéma - (gux)

Alternate Name(s): Gourmanche

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Burkina Faso

Also found in: Benin; Ghana; Niger; Nigeria; Togo

Population: 1,170,000

Global Population: 3,334,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Gurma of Burkina Faso, numbering 1,170,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Gur people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,334,500 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Gourmanchéma. The primary religion practiced by the Gurma is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available