Portuguese is Angola’s Official Language

Angola's official language is Portuguese, despite the fact that it gained independence from Portugal in 1975. This is due to the country's unfortunate history as a colony. It is also Angola's most widely spoken language. Angolan Portuguese is a dialect of Portuguese spoken in Angola that is similar to Brazilian Portuguese in many ways. According to a study from 2014, nearly 71 percent of Angola's population speaks Portuguese. The language is spoken as a first language by 39 percent of the population and as a second language by many more.

Younger Angolans speak Portuguese as well, and it is often the only language they know. Portuguese speakers are more common in Angola's urban areas, where Portuguese is spoken by 85 percent of the population. In rural areas, the use of the language is relatively low, with only about 49% of the population speaking Portuguese. Many native languages, however, have been preserved and are still spoken. Umbundu, Kimbundu, Kikongo, and Tchokwe are among them.