Bible Center
The Bible in Somalia
13 languages spoken in Somalia are still waiting for a complete Bible.
19Languages in the country
6With complete Bible
13Without complete Bible
0With no translation at all
How many already have a complete Bible?
32% With complete Bible
68% Still without
Languages still waiting
| Language | Speakers | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Somali Official | — | Complete Bible |
| Maay | 3.559.000 | Portions translated |
| Garre | 146.000 | Translation started |
| Arabic, Omani | 114.000 | Translation started |
| Tunni | 42.000 | Translation started |
| Mushungulu | 42.000 | Translation started |
| Jiiddu | 42.000 | Translation started |
| Dabarre | 42.000 | Translation started |
| Arabic, Ta’izzi-Adeni | 27.000 | Portions translated |
| Baluchi, Southern | 12.000 | New Testament complete |
| Arabic, Levantine | 8.000 | New Testament complete |
| Mehri | 5.300 | Portions translated |
| Aweer | 400 | Portions translated |
Source: Joshua Project. Numbers updated periodically.