What Language Do They Speak in Angola?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Angola is Portuguese. Portuguese is also an official language in 7 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Angola at a glance
| Official language | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where Portuguese is official | 8 |
| People (demonym) | Angolan |
| Capital | Luanda |
| Internet domain | .ao |
Other countries where Portuguese is official
Portuguese is also an official language in 7 other countries covered here:
Languages of neighbouring countries
| Republic of the Congo | French, Kikongo, Lingala |
|---|---|
| DR Congo | French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba |
| Zambia | English |
| Namibia | Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana |
Angola in context
- Angola covers 1,246,700 km², making it the 22nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 29 people per km² ranks 153rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Republic of the Congo, DR Congo, Zambia, Namibia.
- With 36,170,961 people, Angola holds about 15.7% of the population of Middle Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Angola is a member state of the United Nations.
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Useful phrases for visitors to Angola
Everyday Portuguese phrases you will hear and use in Angola:
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Hello | Olá |
| Thank you | Obrigado (m) / Obrigada (f) |
| Please | Por favor |
| Goodbye | Adeus |
| Yes | Sim |
| No | Não |
Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.
Languages in Angola — FAQ
What language do they speak in Angola?
The official language of Angola is Portuguese.
How many official languages does Angola have?
Angola has 1 official language: Portuguese.
Is Portuguese spoken anywhere else?
Portuguese is also an official language in 7 other countries.
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