Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Nguni

Language: Zulu - (zul)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Other / Marginal

Country: South Africa

Also found in: Botswana; Eswatini; Lesotho; Mozambique; Zimbabwe

Population: 12,780,000

Global Population: 13,368,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Zulu of South Africa, numbering 12,780,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Nguni people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 13,368,700 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Zulu. The primary religion practiced by the Zulu is marginal Christianity, a form of religion with roots in Christianity but not theologically Christian.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available