What Language Do They Speak in Namibia?

The flag of Namibia features a white-edged red diagonal band that extends from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner of the field. Above and beneath this band are a blue and green triangle respectively. A gold sun with twelve triangular rays is situated on the hoist side of the upper triangle.
Official languages of Namibia Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Namibia has 9 official languages: Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana. Afrikaans is also an official language in 1 other country worldwide.

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Languages in Namibia — FAQ

What language do they speak in Namibia?

The official languages of Namibia are Afrikaans and English and German and Herero and Khoekhoe and Kwangali and Lozi and Ndonga and Tswana.

How many official languages does Namibia have?

Namibia has 9 official languages: Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana.

Is Afrikaans spoken anywhere else?

Afrikaans is also an official language in 1 other countries.

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