Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
People Cluster: Germanic
Language: Afrikaans - (afr)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Canada
Also found in: Angola; Botswana; Eswatini; Lesotho; Namibia; South Africa; United Kingdom; United States; Zambia; Zimbabwe
Population: 30,500
Global Population: 3,088,300
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Afrikaners of Canada, numbering 30,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Germanic people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,088,300 in 11 countries. Their primary language is Afrikaans. The primary religion practiced by the Afrikaners is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available