Country: South Sudan
Number of People Groups
77
People Groups Unreached
7 (9.1%)
Progress Level
Total
Population
12,969,000
Population in Unreached
623,000 (4.8%)
Largest Religion
% Professing Christian
57.8%
% Evangelical
11.41%
Evangelical Annual Growth Rate
0.0%
(Global Rate = 2.6%)
| Photo | People Group ▲ | Population this Country |
Global Population |
Indigenous | Primary Language | Progress Scale |
Primary Religion | % Christian Adherent |
% Evangelical |
Est. Workers Needed * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Acholi, Shuli | 68,000 | 1,829,000 | Acholi | 5 ● | Christianity | 89.00 % | 15.00 % | -1 - | |
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Ageer | 31,000 | 31,000 | ● | Dinka, Northeastern | 2 ● | Ethnic Religions | 15.00 % | 1.50 % | -1 - |
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Aja, Ajagbe | 400 | 400 | ● | Aja | 2 ● | Islam | 6.00 % | 2.00 % | -1 - |
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Anuak, Yambo | 101,000 | 235,000 | ● | Anuak | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 15.00 % | 8.00 % | -1 - |
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Arab, Mongallese | 88,000 | 88,000 | ● | Arabic, Sudanese Creole | 1 ● | Islam | 2.00 % | 0.20 % | 1 |
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Arab, Sudanese | 471,000 | 19,373,000 | ● | Arabic, Sudanese Spoken | 1 ● | Islam | 2.00 % | 0.40 % | 9 |
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Avukaya | 58,000 | 115,000 | ● | Avokaya | 4 ● | Christianity | 65.00 % | 8.00 % | -1 - |
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Azande | 831,000 | 2,788,000 | Zande | 5 ● | Christianity | 85.00 % | 25.00 % | -1 - | |
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Bai, Bari | 8,900 | 8,900 | ● | Bai | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 14.00 % | 3.00 % | -1 - |
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Banda, Mid-Southern | 3,500 | 146,000 | Banda, Mid-Southern | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 25.00 % | 5.00 % | -1 - | |
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Banda, Togbo-Vara | 2,900 | 53,000 | Banda, Togbo-Vara | 2 ● | Islam | 10.00 % | 1.50 % | -1 - | |
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Banda, West Central | 7,700 | 14,000 | Banda, West Central | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 18.00 % | 3.00 % | -1 - | |
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Banda-Banda | 5,100 | 150,000 | Banda-Banda | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 25.00 % | 4.00 % | -1 - | |
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Banda-Mbres | 10,000 | 73,000 | Banda-Mbres | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 35.00 % | 6.00 % | -1 - | |
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Banda-Ndele | 2,300 | 55,000 | Banda-Ndele | 5 ● | Christianity | 60.00 % | 11.00 % | -1 - | |
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Bari | 592,000 | 734,000 | ● | Bari | 4 ● | Christianity | 95.00 % | 7.00 % | -1 - |
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Belanda Bor | 20,000 | 20,000 | ● | Belanda Bor | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 16.00 % | 5.00 % | -1 - |
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Beli, Jur Beli | 77,000 | 77,000 | ● | Beli | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 40.00 % | 8.00 % | -1 - |
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Biykol | 700 | 700 | ● | Komo | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 10.00 % | 6.00 % | -1 - |
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Bongo | 16,000 | 16,000 | ● | Bongo | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 45.00 % | 7.00 % | -1 - |
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Bug, Mangayat | 900 | 900 | ● | Mangayat | 4 ● | Islam | 20.00 % | 5.00 % | -1 - |
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Buldit | 6,200 | 6,200 | ● | T'apo | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 15.00 % | 8.00 % | -1 - |
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Chinese, general | 2,100 | 11,783,000 | Chinese, Mandarin | 5 ● | Ethnic Religions | 20.00 % | 12.00 % | -1 - | |
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Daasanach | 5,700 | 92,000 | ● | Daasanach | 1 ● | Ethnic Religions | 3.00 % | 1.00 % | 1 |
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Deaf | -1 Unknown | -1 Unknown | ● | Language unknown | 4 ● | Christianity | 61.00 % | 3.00 % | -1 - |
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Dhr Thuri, Wada | 9,200 | 9,200 | ● | Thuri | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 14.00 % | 4.00 % | -1 - |
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Di'dinga, Xaroxa | 78,000 | 78,000 | ● | Didinga | 5 ● | Ethnic Religions | 18.00 % | 12.00 % | -1 - |
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Dinka, Central | 68,000 | 68,000 | ● | Dinka, South Central | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 14.00 % | 9.00 % | -1 - |
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Dinka, Northeastern | 932,000 | 932,000 | ● | Dinka, Northeastern | 5 ● | Christianity | 80.00 % | 17.00 % | -1 - |
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Dinka, Northwestern | 97,000 | 97,000 | ● | Dinka, Northwestern | 5 ● | Christianity | 65.00 % | 12.00 % | -1 - |
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Dinka, South Central | 820,000 | 820,000 | ● | Dinka, South Central | 4 ● | Christianity | 80.00 % | 8.00 % | -1 - |
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Dinka, Southeastern | 294,000 | 294,000 | ● | Dinka, Southeastern | 5 ● | Christianity | 75.00 % | 18.00 % | -1 - |
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Dinka, Southwestern | 3,346,000 | 3,346,000 | ● | Dinka, Southwestern | 5 ● | Christianity | 79.00 % | 16.00 % | -1 - |
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Dongotono | 5,900 | 5,900 | ● | Dongotono | 3 ● | Christianity | 95.00 % | 2.00 % | -1 - |
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Gweri, Mo'da | 1,800 | 1,800 | ● | Mo'da | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 15.00 % | 5.00 % | -1 - |
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Homa | 5,600 | 5,600 | ● | Arabic, Sudanese Spoken | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 15.00 % | 4.00 % | -1 - |
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Indri, Yanderika | 1,600 | 1,600 | ● | Indri | 4 ● | Islam | 25.00 % | 5.00 % | -1 - |
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Ingessana, Gaam | 34,000 | 113,000 | Gaam | 1 ● | Ethnic Religions | 1.00 % | 0.80 % | 1 | |
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Jumjum | 8,300 | 90,000 | ● | Jumjum | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 12.00 % | 2.50 % | -1 - |
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Jur Modo | 139,000 | 141,000 | ● | Jur Modo | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 15.00 % | 6.00 % | -1 - |
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Kacipo-Balesi | 5,900 | 11,000 | ● | Kacipo-Balesi | 1 ● | Ethnic Religions | 3.00 % | 2.00 % | 1 |
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Kakwa, Bari Kakwa | 115,000 | 363,000 | Kakwa | 4 ● | Christianity | 65.00 % | 7.00 % | -1 - | |
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Kaligi, Feroge | 20,000 | 20,000 | ● | Feroge | 4 ● | Islam | 20.00 % | 4.00 % | -1 - |
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Kaliko | 13,000 | 42,000 | ● | Keliko | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 25.00 % | 5.00 % | -1 - |
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Koguru | 600 | 1,500 | Zande | 4 ● | Christianity | 65.00 % | 5.00 % | -1 - | |
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Komo | 4,700 | 26,000 | ● | Komo | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 15.00 % | 3.00 % | -1 - |
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Kresh, Kparla | 19,000 | 21,000 | ● | Gbaya | 4 ● | Islam | 17.00 % | 4.00 % | -1 - |
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Kuku, Bari | 40,000 | 40,000 | ● | Bari | 4 ● | Christianity | 70.00 % | 6.00 % | -1 - |
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Lafon, Pari | 61,000 | 61,000 | ● | Pari | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 12.00 % | 4.00 % | -1 - |
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Langgo | 49,000 | 49,000 | ● | Lango | 5 ● | Christianity | 55.00 % | 11.00 % | -1 - |
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Lokoya, Owoi | 65,000 | 65,000 | ● | Lokoya | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 20.00 % | 7.00 % | -1 - |
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Lopid, Lafit | 90,000 | 90,000 | ● | Lopit | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 20.00 % | 6.00 % | -1 - |
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Lotuho, Latuka | 241,000 | 241,000 | ● | Otuho | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 45.00 % | 7.50 % | -1 - |
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Luwo | 199,000 | 199,000 | ● | Luwo | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 35.00 % | 10.00 % | -1 - |
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Ma'adi | 26,000 | 447,000 | Ma'di | 5 ● | Christianity | 86.00 % | 12.00 % | -1 - | |
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Maaban | 90,000 | 90,000 | ● | Mabaan | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 15.00 % | 5.00 % | -1 - |
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Mondari, Chir | 82,000 | 82,000 | ● | Mandari | 4 ● | Christianity | 75.00 % | 9.00 % | -1 - |
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Morokodo, Ma'di | 59,000 | 59,000 | ● | Morokodo | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 15.00 % | 3.00 % | -1 - |
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Moru, Kala Moru | 178,000 | 181,000 | ● | Moru | 4 ● | Christianity | 70.00 % | 8.00 % | -1 - |
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Mundu | 58,000 | 64,000 | ● | Mundu | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 25.00 % | 5.00 % | -1 - |
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Murle | 152,000 | 154,000 | ● | Murle | 2 ● | Ethnic Religions | 10.00 % | 1.50 % | -1 - |
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Narim, Lariminit | 9,000 | 9,000 | ● | Narim | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 20.00 % | 2.20 % | -1 - |
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Ndogo | 23,000 | 30,000 | ● | Ndogo | 4 ● | Christianity | 55.00 % | 7.00 % | -1 - |
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Njalgulgule | 2,700 | 2,700 | ● | Njalgulgule | 1 ● | Islam | 4.00 % | 1.00 % | 1 |
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Nuer, Naath | 2,169,000 | 2,403,000 | ● | Nuer | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 25.00 % | 8.00 % | -1 - |
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Nyamusa-Molo | 1,900 | 1,900 | ● | Nyamusa-Molo | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 18.00 % | 6.00 % | -1 - |
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Nyangatom | 15,000 | 52,000 | ● | Nyangatom | 1 ● | Ethnic Religions | 3.50 % | 2.00 % | 1 |
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Olubogo, Ondoe Luloba | 25,000 | 27,000 | ● | Olu'bo | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 40.00 % | 2.50 % | -1 - |
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Opuuo, Shita | 4,100 | 6,400 | T'apo | 2 ● | Ethnic Religions | 10.00 % | 2.00 % | -1 - | |
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Reel, Atwot | 89,000 | 89,000 | ● | Reel | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 14.00 % | 8.00 % | -1 - |
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Shilluk, Dhocolo | 444,000 | 450,000 | ● | Shilluk | 5 ● | Ethnic Religions | 45.00 % | 11.00 % | -1 - |
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Tara Baaka, Mbaka | 47,000 | 50,000 | ● | Baka | 4 ● | Christianity | 65.00 % | 6.00 % | -1 - |
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Tennet | 12,000 | 12,000 | ● | Tennet | 2 ● | Ethnic Religions | 8.00 % | 2.00 % | -1 - |
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Toposa | 241,000 | 310,000 | ● | Toposa | 3 ● | Christianity | 90.00 % | 0.30 % | -1 - |
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Uduk | 5,500 | 29,000 | ● | Uduk | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 20.00 % | 3.00 % | -1 - |
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Viri, Belanda Viri | 57,000 | 57,000 | ● | Belanda Viri | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 20.00 % | 5.00 % | -1 - |
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Yulu | 3,500 | 20,000 | Yulu | 4 ● | Ethnic Religions | 25.00 % | 4.00 % | -1 - | |
| Totals: 77 | 12,969,000 | 7 ● | 57.82 % | 11.41 % | 15 | |||||
| Unclassified / Other Individuals | 127,000 | |||||||||
| UN Country Population (2017) | 13,096,000 |
* An estimate of the number of pioneer workers needed for initial church planting among unreached people groups by country. Estimates are calculated only for unreached people groups and are based on ratio of 1 worker for every 50,000 individuals living in an unreached people group by country. Some workers may already be onsite. Many more workers are needed beyond this initial estimate.
| State ▲ | Population | People Groups | Unreached Groups |
% Unreached Peoples |
Population in Unreached |
% Population Unreached |
Districts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country: | 12,969,000 | 77 | 7 | 9.1 % | 623,000 | 4.8 % | 0 |
| Language ▲ | Code | # Peoples Primary Language |
# Unreached Primary Language |
Scripture Status |
NT Text Online |
NT Audio Online |
Jesus Film Online |
Audio Recordings Online |
Gospel Tract Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acholi | ach | 1 | 0 | 4 Complete Bible | |||||
| Aja | aja | 1 | 0 | 0 Need ? | |||||
| Anuak | anu | 1 | 0 | 4 Complete Bible | |||||
| Arabic, Sudanese Creole | pga | 1 | 1 | 2 Bible Portions | |||||
| Arabic, Sudanese Spoken | apd | 2 | 1 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Avokaya | avu | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Bai | bdj | 1 | 0 | 0 Need ? | |||||
| Baka | bdh | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Banda, Mid-Southern | bjo | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Banda, Togbo-Vara | tor | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Banda, West Central | bbp | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Banda-Banda | bpd | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Banda-Mbres | bqk | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Banda-Ndele | bfl | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Bari | bfa | 2 | 0 | 4 Complete Bible | |||||
| Belanda Bor | bxb | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Belanda Viri | bvi | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Beli | blm | 1 | 0 | 2 Bible Portions | |||||
| Bongo | bot | 1 | 0 | 2 Bible Portions | |||||
| Chinese, Mandarin | cmn | 1 | 0 | 4 Complete Bible | |||||
| Daasanach | dsh | 1 | 1 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Didinga | did | 1 | 0 | 2 Bible Portions | |||||
| Dinka, Northeastern | dip | 2 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Dinka, Northwestern | diw | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Dinka, South Central | dib | 2 | 0 | 2 Bible Portions | |||||
| Dinka, Southeastern | dks | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Dinka, Southwestern | dik | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Dongotono | ddd | 1 | 0 | 0 Need ? | |||||
| Feroge | fer | 1 | 0 | 0 Need ? | |||||
| Gaam | tbi | 1 | 1 | 1 None | |||||
| Gbaya | krs | 1 | 0 | 2 Bible Portions | |||||
| Indri | idr | 1 | 0 | 0 Need ? | |||||
| Jumjum | jum | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Jur Modo | bex | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Kacipo-Balesi | koe | 1 | 1 | 1 None | |||||
| Kakwa | keo | 1 | 0 | 4 Complete Bible | |||||
| Keliko | kbo | 1 | 0 | 2 Bible Portions | |||||
| Komo | xom | 2 | 0 | 2 Bible Portions | |||||
| Lango | lno | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Lokoya | lky | 1 | 0 | 0 Need ? | |||||
| Lopit | lpx | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Luwo | lwo | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Ma'di | mhi | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Mabaan | mfz | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Mandari | mqu | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Mangayat | myj | 1 | 0 | 0 Need ? | |||||
| Mo'da | gbn | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Morokodo | mgc | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Moru | mgd | 1 | 0 | 4 Complete Bible | |||||
| Mundu | muh | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Murle | mur | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Narim | loh | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Ndogo | ndz | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Njalgulgule | njl | 1 | 1 | 0 Need ? | |||||
| Nuer | nus | 1 | 0 | 4 Complete Bible | |||||
| Nyamusa-Molo | nwm | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Nyangatom | nnj | 1 | 1 | 1 None | |||||
| Olu'bo | lul | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Otuho | lot | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Pari | lkr | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Reel | atu | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Shilluk | shk | 1 | 0 | 4 Complete Bible | |||||
| T'apo | lgn | 2 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Tennet | tex | 1 | 0 | 2 Bible Portions | |||||
| Thuri | thu | 1 | 0 | 0 Need ? | |||||
| Toposa | toq | 1 | 0 | 2 Bible Portions | |||||
| Uduk | udu | 1 | 0 | 3 New Testament | |||||
| Unknown | xxx | 1 | 0 | Need ? | |||||
| Yulu | yul | 1 | 0 | 1 None | |||||
| Zande | zne | 2 | 0 | 4 Complete Bible | |||||
| Totals: | 70 | 77 | 7 | 13 | 25 | 30 | 53 | 6 |
| RELIGIONS ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism | 0.0 % |
| Christianity (Evangelical 11.4 %) | 57.8 % |
| Ethnic Religions | 35.0 % |
| Hinduism | 0.0 % |
| Islam | 6.9 % |
| Non-Religious | 0.3 % |
| Other / Small Religions | 0.0 % |
| Unknown | 0.0 % |
| CHRISTIAN SEGMENTS ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Anglican | 14.4 % |
| Independent | 4.5 % |
| Orthodox | 0.0 % |
| Other Christian | 0.0 % |
| Protestant | 23.8 % |
| Roman Catholic | 57.5 % |
Major Religions: Religion percentages are derived from summing Joshua Project's data for all people groups who live in each country. The number of individuals who practice each religion, by people group, are summed. This number is divided by the country's total population to derive the religion's percentage.
Christianity Segments: Christian segment percentages are derived from summing Joshua Project's data for all the people groups who live in each country. The number of individuals who practice each segment of Christianity, by people group, are summed. This number is divided by the country's total number of Christians to derive the Christian segment's percentage.
There are many agencies and churches looking for additional staff to help them in their mission and calling in South Sudan. Internet searches are probably the best way to find these organizations. The following are some example search topics you might try:
- Church planting agencies in South Sudan
- Christian ministry in South Sudan
- Business as mission
- Christian literature distribution
- Evangelism agencies
- Christian discipleship
- Short term Christian missions
- Long term Christian missions
- Urban ministries
- Christian media opportunities
- Bible translation opportunities
- Relief and development agencies
- Clean water projects
- Christian medical outreaches
| People Groups | 77 |
| Unreached People Groups | 7 (9.1%) |
| Population | 12,969,000 |
| Population Annual Growth Rate | 2.9% |
| Population in Unreached | 623,000 (4.8%) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed * | 15 |
| Primary Religion | Christianity |
| Percent Christian Adherent | 57.8% |
| Percent Evangelical | 11.4% |
| Evangelical Annual Growth Rate | 0.0% |
| Country Progress Level | 5 ● |
| Urbanization | 19% |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | East and Southern Africa |
| 10/40 Window | No |
| Country Code | OD |
| Official Language(s) | English | Arabic, Sudanese Spoken |
| Literacy Rate | 27% |
| Estimated Illiterate Population | 9,467,000 |
| Persecution Ranking | Not ranked |
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South Sudan prayer cards. All Unreached |
| World Factbook |
| Ethnologue Language Listing |
| God Reports (stories from the field) |
| Religious Freedom Report |
| Language Map (Ethnologue) |
| Perry-Castaneda Map Collection |
| South Sudan Prayercast Video |
* An estimate of the number of pioneer workers needed for initial church planting among unreached people groups. Estimates are calculated only for unreached people groups and are based on ratio of 1 worker for every 50,000 individuals living in an unreached people group. Some workers may already be onsite. The country estimate is a summation of the unreached people group estimates. Many more workers are needed beyond this initial estimate.
