Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Hausa

Language: Hausa - (hau)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Sudan

Also found in: Algeria; Benin; Burkina Faso; Cameroon; Canada; Central African Republic; Chad; Congo (Brazzaville); Cote d’Ivoire; Equatorial Guinea; Ethiopia; Gabon; Ghana; Guinea; Niger; Nigeria; Togo; United States

Population: 974,000

Global Population: 54,580,550

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Hausa of Sudan, numbering 974,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Hausa people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 54,580,550 in 19 countries. Their primary language is Hausa. The primary religion practiced by the Hausa 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