Language details — Mozambique

This table lists languages spoken in Mozambique, 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

8 languages
Language Statuses Share, % Speakers
Chopi
Minority
Maindo
Minority
Portuguese
Official Working
76.8 24,000,000
Sena
National
Tsonga
National
Makhuwa
National Minority
Emakhuwa
No special status 12.8 4,000,000
Shangana
No special status 8.0 2,500,000
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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