Bible Translation Over Time by Region
Growing Access
While work remains, the rapid increase in languages having Bible translations over the last 50 years is one of the great missionary successes of our time. Never before have so many people had access to God’s word in their heart language.
Never before have so many people had access to God’s word.
Three quarters of the global population possess access to the full Bible while nearly 10 percent lack even partial access. The Americas remain the region with the greatest access to Scripture while Asia contains the largest amount of people with either partial or no translation in their language.
Bible Translation Status
Languages with Scripture Available
Translation and Access
Over 1,000 languages still lack a translation of even part of the Bible. Asia, Africa, and Oceania possess the majority of language groups still lacking Bibles.
Bible translators are currently developing partial or full translations in thousands of languages around the world.
Over 1,000 languages still lack a translation of even part of the Bible.
Organizations are employing new translation strategies, like community mobilization methods, and Artificial Intelligence in attempts to expand Bible access and Bible engagement.
Translation Works in Progress
