This table lists languages spoken in Liberia, 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
English
|
Official
Working
|
83% · ≈ 4.9 m |
|
Liberian English
|
No special status | 74% · ≈ 4.3 m |
|
Kpelle
|
National
Minority
|
20% · ≈ 1.2 m |
|
Bassa
|
National
|
14% · ≈ 819 k |
|
Grebo
|
National
|
9.9% · ≈ 579 k |
|
Dan
|
No special status | 7.9% · ≈ 462 k |
|
Mano
|
No special status | 7.2% · ≈ 421 k |
|
Southern Kisi
|
No special status | 4.3% · ≈ 252 k |
|
Vai
|
Minority
|
3.8% · ≈ 222 k |
|
Bandi
|
No special status | 2.9% · ≈ 170 k |
|
Mende (Sierra Leone)
|
No special status | 1.7% · ≈ 100 k |
|
Akrukay
|
National
|
— |
|
Kurukh
|
National
|
— |