Languages of Guinea-Bissau


The official language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese. Portuguese is spoken by 11% of the population. French is also learned in schools, as Guinea-Bissau is surrounded by French-speaking countries and is a full member of the Francophonie as well as the CPLP.

Native languages

is spoken by 44% of the population.
Native languages include Balanta, Fula, Mandjak, Mandinka and Papel.