This table lists languages spoken in Mauritania, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Arabic
|
Official
Working
|
83.9 | 3,900,000 |
|
French
|
Working
|
10.8 | 500,000 |
|
Pulaar
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Pular
|
No special status | 4.3 | 200,000 |
|
Soninke
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Wolof
|
Minority
|
— | — |