This table lists languages spoken in Zambia, 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Bemba (Zambia)
|
Minority
|
34% · ≈ 7.7 m |
|
Chichewa
|
Minority
|
19% · ≈ 4.3 m |
|
English
|
Official
Working
|
16% · ≈ 3.6 m |
|
Tonga (Zambia)
|
Minority
|
11% · ≈ 2.5 m |
|
Lozi
|
Minority
|
5.5% · ≈ 1.2 m |
|
Nsenga
|
Minority
|
3% · ≈ 676 k |
|
Lala-Bisa
|
No special status | 2.8% · ≈ 631 k |
|
Tumbuka
|
Minority
|
2.6% · ≈ 586 k |
|
Kaonde
|
Minority
|
1.9% · ≈ 428 k |
|
Lunda
|
Minority
|
1.9% · ≈ 428 k |
|
Luvale
|
Minority
|
1.5% · ≈ 338 k |
|
Ila
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Lama Bai
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Rarotongan
|
Minority
|
— |