Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Nguni

Language: Zulu - (zul)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Eswatini

Also found in: Botswana; Lesotho; Mozambique; South Africa; Zimbabwe

Population: 115,000

Global Population: 14,810,900

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Zulu of Eswatini, numbering 115,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Nguni people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 14,810,900 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Zulu. The primary religion practiced by the Zulu is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available