Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Nguni

Language: Swati - (ssw)

Alternate Name(s): South African Swazis, Swatis

Primary Religion: Christianity - Other / Marginal

Country: South Africa

Also found in: Eswatini; Mozambique; United States; Zimbabwe

Population: 1,490,000

Global Population: 2,698,300

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Swazi of South Africa, numbering 1,490,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Nguni people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,698,300 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Swati. The primary religion practiced by the Swazi is marginal Christianity, a form of religion with roots in Christianity but not theologically Christian.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available