According to a 2021 survey, French was the most spoken language in the country: a total of 74% of Congolese (79% of men, and 68% of women) reported using French as a language of communication.

Aug 1, 2017 · French is the official language of the Congo, while Kituba and Lingala are the country's national languages. About 30% of the Congolese population can fluently speak French.

Apr 5, 2022 · While French is the official language and widely used in education and government, there are four national languages: Kituba (Kikongo), Lingala, Swahili, and Tshiluba. The map below shows …

French is the official language, but there are many indigenous tongues. By 2024, over 55 million people will speak French, making up nearly 51% of the 109 million population. The linguistic complexity of …

This article explores the languages of the Republic of the Congo, their historical context, and their significance in shaping the nation’s cultural and social identity.

Aug 22, 2025 · In this section, we will delve into the languages spoken in the DRC, exploring the various language families, regional dialects, and the importance of language in the country’s identity. The …

Aug 11, 2025 · It should not be confused with the large neighboring country of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [1] The official language is French with Kituba and Lingala as national languages.

Oct 26, 2024 · From the official languages that unite the nation to the vibrant indigenous tongues that preserve ancient traditions, we unravel the complexities of language in the Congo.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is linguistically diverse, with over 200 languages spoken across different regions. Apart from French, Lingala is widely spoken in the capital Kinshasa and the …

Other languages are mainly Bantu languages, and the two national languages in the country are Kituba and Lingala, [1] followed by Kongo languages, Téké languages, and more than forty other …