This table lists languages spoken in Guinea-Bissau, 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
15 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Portuguese
|
Official
Working
|
100% · ≈ 2.3 m |
|
French
|
No special status | 15% · ≈ 345 k |
|
Mankanya
|
No special status | 2.6% · ≈ 60 k |
|
Bafut
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Balanta-Ganja
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Bidyogo
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Crioulo
|
National
|
— |
|
Felup
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Fulah
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Kabuverdianu
|
National
|
— |
|
Mandinka
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Mandjak
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Manza
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Paloor
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Papel
|
Minority
|
— |