Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Atlantic-Wolof

Language: Wolof - (wol)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Guinea-Bissau

Also found in: Canada; Cote d’Ivoire; Gabon; Gambia; Italy; Mauritania; Senegal; United States

Population: 10,500

Global Population: 7,352,700

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Wolof of Guinea-Bissau, numbering 10,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Atlantic-Wolof people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 7,352,700 in 9 countries. Their primary language is Wolof. The primary religion practiced by the Wolof is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available