Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Nguni
Language: Swati - (ssw)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Zimbabwe
Also found in: Eswatini; Mozambique; South Africa; United States
Population: 86,500
Global Population: 2,708,800
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Swazi of Zimbabwe, numbering 86,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Nguni people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,708,800 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Swati. The primary religion practiced by the Swazi is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available