Bible Center
The Bible in Namibia
20 languages spoken in Namibia are still waiting for a complete Bible.
32Languages in the country
12With complete Bible
20Without complete Bible
1With no translation at all
How many already have a complete Bible?
38% With complete Bible
62% Still without
Languages still waiting
| Language | Speakers | Status |
|---|---|---|
| English Official | — | Complete Bible |
| Gciriku | 72.000 | New Testament complete |
| Mbukushu | 56.000 | New Testament complete |
| Ju’hoan | 52.000 | New Testament complete |
| Kwambi | 50.000 | New Testament complete |
| Kuhane | 40.000 | Portions translated |
| Haiom | 28.000 | Translation started |
| Ngandjera | 21.000 | Translation started |
| Nyemba | 18.000 | New Testament complete |
| Fwe | 17.000 | Portions translated |
| Kung-Ekoka | 12.000 | Portions translated |
| Yeyi | 8.900 | Portions translated |
| Dhimba | 8.900 | New Testament complete |
| Namibian Sign Language | 8.500 | Translation started |
| Kgalagadi | 6.100 | New Testament complete |
| Khwedam | 5.200 | Portions translated |
| Naro | 2.600 | New Testament complete |
| Northwestern Kung | 1.800 | Translation started |
| Taa | 600 | Translation needed |
| Mbalanhu | 400 | Portions translated |
| Mashi (Zambia) | 400 | New Testament complete |
Source: Joshua Project. Numbers updated periodically.