GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Spoken African Languages Statistics
Summary statistics on spoken African languages including number of languages spoken, distribution across countries, and number of speakers for each language.
In this post, we explore the rich linguistic diversity of Africa, highlighting the multitude of languages spoken across the continent. From widely spoken languages like Arabic and Swahili to lesser-known dialects such as Ketu in Benin, the breadth and depth of Africa’s language landscape showcase the vibrant cultural tapestry that defines this diverse region.
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"More than 450 languages are spoken in Nigeria alone."
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"The most widely spoken language in Africa is Arabic with about 170 million speakers."
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"Swahili is the most spoken language in Africa with non-native speakers included, boasting over 100 million speakers."
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"In South Africa, over 25 million people speak IsiZulu."
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"Amharic is spoken by over 25 million people in Ethiopia."
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"Somalian Maay is spoken by less than half a million people."
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"Yoruba is spoken by about 20 million people in Nigeria."
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"Approximately 7.6 million people in South Africa speak Xhosa."
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"Oromo is spoken by about 24 million people in Ethiopia."
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"Shona, spoken in Zimbabwe, has about 10.5 million speakers."
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"Rwanda's Kinyarwanda language has 12 million speakers."
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"More than 50 million people in Africa speak Hausa."
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"Akan, spoken in Ghana, boasts more than 22 million speakers."
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"Approximately 10 million people in Africa speak Zulu."
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"Africa's Ketu language, spoken only in Benin, has been classified endangered with less than 4500 speakers."
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"Sotho, spoken in Lesotho and South Africa, has an estimate of 5.6 million speakers."
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"The Berber language, spoken predominantly in North Africa, has about 25 million speakers."
Jannik Lindner
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