Language details — Guinea-Bissau

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

13 languages
Language Statuses Language presence
Portuguese
Official Working
Majority
Kabuverdianu
National
Small minority
Bafut
Minority
Balanta-Ganja
Minority
Bidyogo
Minority
Crioulo
National
Felup
Minority
Fulah
Minority
Mandinka
Minority
Mandjak
Minority
Manza
Minority
Paloor
Minority
Papel
Minority
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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