This table lists languages spoken in Uganda, 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
|
Small minority |
|
Swahili (macrolanguage)
|
Official
Working
|
Small minority |
|
Ganda
|
National
Minority
|
Small minority |
|
Cutchi-Swahili
|
Official
Working
|
— |
|
Acoli
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Alaba-K’abeena
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Karamojong
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Lango (Uganda)
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Lugbara
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Nyankole
|
National
|
— |
|
Soga
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Teso
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Tooro
|
Minority
|
— |