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The Bible in Botswana
21 languages spoken in Botswana are still waiting for a complete Bible.
35Languages in the country
14With complete Bible
21Without complete Bible
6With no translation at all
How many already have a complete Bible?
40% With complete Bible
60% Still without
Languages still waiting
| Language | Speakers | Status |
|---|---|---|
| English Official | — | Complete Bible |
| Kgalagadi | 76.000 | New Testament complete |
| Yeyi | 59.000 | Portions translated |
| Haiom | 43.000 | Translation started |
| Mbukushu | 41.000 | New Testament complete |
| Nambya | 21.000 | New Testament complete |
| Birwa | 21.000 | Translation needed |
| Tswapong | 9.600 | Translation needed |
| Ju’hoan | 9.300 | New Testament complete |
| Naro | 9.000 | New Testament complete |
| Kuhane | 7.600 | Portions translated |
| Gciriku | 2.800 | New Testament complete |
| Tshuwau | 2.600 | Portions translated |
| Taa | 2.500 | Translation needed |
| Shua | 2.400 | Portions translated |
| Kung-Ekoka | 2.200 | Portions translated |
| Khwedam | 2.100 | Portions translated |
| Gwi | 1.900 | Portions translated |
| Gana | 1.400 | Translation needed |
| Kua | 1.200 | Translation needed |
| Ani | 1.200 | Translation needed |
Source: Joshua Project. Numbers updated periodically.