Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Nguni

Language: Zulu - (zul)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion - African Traditional Religion

Country: Zimbabwe

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

Population: 156,000

Global Population: 14,734,300

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Zulu of Zimbabwe, numbering 156,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Nguni people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 14,734,300 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Zulu. The primary religion practiced by the Zulu is African Traditional Religion, a collection of beliefs and practices unique to various African ethnic groups.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Available