ZIMBABWE
GENERAL STATISTICS

Population:
11,163,160 (January 2000 est.) 
Ethnic groups:
African 98% (Shona 71%, Ndebele 16%, other 11%), white 1%, mixed and Asian 1% 
Religions: 
syncretic (part Christian, part Indigenous beliefs) 50%, Christian 25%, Indigenous beliefs 24%, Muslim and other 1% 
Languages:
English (official), Shona, Sindebele (the language of the Ndebele, sometimes called Ndebele), numerous but minor tribal dialects

ROMAN CATHOLIC WORKFORCE

Bishops: 10
Diocesan Priests: 148
Religious Priests: 270
Professed Religious men (not Priests): 98
Professed Religious women: 1,096
Members of Secular Institute (Men): 1
Members of Secular Institute (Women): -
Lay Missionaries: 8
Catechists: 4,528

(As at 31 December, 1997)