Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Atlantic-Wolof

Language: Wolof - (wol)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: Canada

Also found in: Cote d’Ivoire; Gabon; Gambia; Guinea-Bissau; Italy; Mauritania; Senegal; United States

Population: 1,300

Global Population: 7,781,800

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Wolof of Canada, numbering 1,300, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Atlantic-Wolof people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 7,781,800 in 9 countries. Their primary language is Wolof. The primary religion practiced by the Wolof 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