What Languages Do They Speak In Dem. Rep. Congo?
Explore the languages spoken in Dem. Rep. Congo on an interactive map.
Dem. Rep. Congo Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
5
French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
Population
95,890,000
Cost of living
NaN
Index: N/A
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: N/A
Do They Speak English in Dem. Rep. Congo?
English proficiency
Ranked #110 on the EF English Proficiency Index.
In short
English is unlikely to be reliable across much of Dem. Rep. Congo outside tourist-focused contexts. Knowing some French is highly recommended for smoother day-to-day interactions.
FAQ
Dem. Rep. Congo Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Dem. Rep. Congo.
People in Dem. Rep. Congo speak French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba.
The main languages spoken in Dem. Rep. Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba.
Not reliably. Outside a few international or tourist settings, you should expect to need some French.
- What languages do they speak in Dem. Rep. Congo?
People in Dem. Rep. Congo speak French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba.
- What is the main language in Dem. Rep. Congo?
The main languages spoken in Dem. Rep. Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba.
- Can you get by with English in Dem. Rep. Congo?
Not reliably. Outside a few international or tourist settings, you should expect to need some French.
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