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
14 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Portuguese
|
Official
Working
|
27% · ≈ 9.9 m |
|
Makhuwa
|
National
Minority
|
13% · ≈ 4.8 m |
|
Ndau
|
No special status | 9.9% · ≈ 3.6 m |
|
Tsonga
|
National
|
7.9% · ≈ 2.9 m |
|
Lomwe
|
No special status | 6.8% · ≈ 2.5 m |
|
Sena
|
National
|
4.6% · ≈ 1.7 m |
|
Makhuwa-Meetto
|
No special status | 4.5% · ≈ 1.6 m |
|
Ronga
|
No special status | 3.4% · ≈ 1.2 m |
|
Chichewa
|
No special status | 2.6% · ≈ 953 k |
|
Yao
|
No special status | 2.4% · ≈ 879 k |
|
Chopi
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Emakhuwa
|
No special status | — |
|
Maindo
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Shangana
|
No special status | — |