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
13 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
English
|
Official
Working
|
Majority |
|
Bemba (Zambia)
|
Minority
|
Significant minority |
|
Chichewa
|
Minority
|
Significant minority |
|
Ila
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Kaonde
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Lama Bai
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Lozi
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Lunda
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Luvale
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Nsenga
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Rarotongan
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Tonga (Zambia)
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Tumbuka
|
Minority
|
— |