Language details — Namibia

This table lists languages spoken in Namibia, 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

7 languages
Language Statuses Share, % Speakers
Afrikaans
No special status 29.7 753,611
Bunama
National
English
Official Working
44.8 1,137,427
Herero
National
Khoekhoe
National
Sanskrit
Minority
Oshiwambo
No special status 24.9 631,535
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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