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 Language presence
Portuguese
Official Working
Majority
Makhuwa
National Minority
Small minority
Chopi
Minority
Emakhuwa
No special status
Maindo
Minority
Sena
National
Shangana
No special status
Tsonga
National
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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