This table lists languages spoken in Afghanistan, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
12 languages| Language | Statuses | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Baluchi
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Southern Balochi
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Jèrriais
|
National
|
— | — |
|
Nukuria
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Southern Pashto
|
Official
Working
|
— | — |
|
Dari
|
Official
Working
|
27.6 | 11,000,000 |
|
Southwest Pashai
|
National
|
— | — |
|
Southeast Pashai
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Pushto
|
Official
Working
|
40.2 | 16,000,000 |
|
Turkmen
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Uzbek
|
National
Minority
|
2.5 | 1,000,000 |
|
Nuristani
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |