This table lists languages spoken in Cabo Verde, 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
6 languages| Language | Statuses | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
English
|
No special status | 0.7 | 4,000 |
|
Kabuverdianu
|
National
|
— | — |
|
Portuguese
|
Official
Working
|
95.7 | 540,000 |
|
Upper Guinea Crioulo
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Crioulo
|
No special status | 3.5 | 20,000 |
|
Cape Verdean Creole
|
National
|
— | — |