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What Language Do They Speak in Cape Verde?
The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese. In total about 2 living languages are spoken there, the most common being Kabuverdianu (91%) and Portuguese (76%).
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Official languages of Cape Verde
Most spoken languages in Cape Verde
Kabuverdianu
91%Portuguese Official
76%Share of the population who speak the language (first or second language).
Languages commonly listed for Cape Verde
CriouloPortuguese
All languages of Cape Verde (2)
| Language | Speakers here | Family | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kabuverdianu | 556,022 · 91% | Indo-European | Safe |
| Portuguese | 464,370 · 76% | Indo-European | Official |
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Frequently asked questions
What language do they speak in Cape Verde?
The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese. In total about 2 living languages are spoken there, the most common being Kabuverdianu (91%) and Portuguese (76%).
What is the official language of Cape Verde?
Portuguese.
Is English spoken in Cape Verde?
English is not widely spoken in Cape Verde — learn a few words of Portuguese before you go.
How many languages are spoken in Cape Verde?
About 2 living languages — #218 in the world for linguistic diversity.
Data: Languages of the World dataset (MIT) — ISO 639-3, Glottolog (CC BY 4.0), Unicode CLDR, Google LinguaMeta (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata; country lists: samayo/country-json (MIT).