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 Language presence
English
Official Working
Large minority
Afrikaans
No special status Significant minority
Bunama
National
Herero
National
Khoekhoe
National
Oshiwambo
No special status
Sanskrit
Minority
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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