What Languages Do They Speak In Angola?

Explore the languages spoken in Angola on an interactive map.

Angola Languages: Quick FactsAngola flag

Languages

1

Portuguese

Population

34,500,000

Cost of living

NaN

Index: N/A

Safety / crime index

Low

Crime Index: 65.8

Language Spoken in Angola Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
Portuguese
71.2%24,564,000

Do They Speak English in Angola?

English proficiency

Very Low

Ranked #105 on the EF English Proficiency Index.

In short

English is unlikely to be reliable across much of Angola outside tourist-focused contexts. Knowing some Portuguese is highly recommended for smoother day-to-day interactions.

FAQ

Angola Language FAQ

Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Angola.

  • Portuguese is the main language spoken in Angola.

  • Portuguese is spoken by about 71.2% of the population in Angola.

    That corresponds to roughly 24,564,000 people.

  • Not reliably. Outside a few international or tourist settings, you should expect to need some Portuguese.

What languages do they speak in Angola?

Portuguese is the main language spoken in Angola.

How widely spoken is Portuguese in Angola?

Portuguese is spoken by about 71.2% of the population in Angola.

That corresponds to roughly 24,564,000 people.

Can you get by with English in Angola?

Not reliably. Outside a few international or tourist settings, you should expect to need some Portuguese.

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